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VIN’ TO THE OLDIES OOVIN’ T GROO 28 BILL GODWIN’S INK SPOTS Price range: $2500 - $4500 Travels from: FL Total # traveling: 2 Track show available : YES (save $ on backing band) Possible to bring backline: YES owns the trademark or features an original member! Price range: $10000 - 25000 Travels from: MD, NY, NJ Total # traveling: 11 Track show available : NO (save $ on backing band) Possible to bring backline: NO One of the two Ink Spots groups we represent, Bill Godwin performed with Bernie Mackey, Charlie Fuqua, and Adriel McDonald (all original and early members of the legendary group) starting the late 1950s. Godwin has continued on ever since, carrying on the tradition of the original Ink Spots, performing all their hit songs Price range: $4500 - $7500 Travels from: NY Total # traveling: 4-8 Track show available : YES (save $ on backing band) Possible to bring backline: YES RITCHIE JONES’ F.M.O. THE PLATTERS Ritchie Jones was personally hired and trained by The Platters original manager and producer Buck Ram. Second tenor Darrell Mathews, a member of Ram’s Platters during the 1980s, also adds to the authentic Platter sound serving as the group music director as well as second tenor. Dick Clark mentioned both Jones & Mathews as exciting new members of The Platters, and they would appear in television commercials (Red Lobster, notably) with the group. After leaving the Buck Ram-led Platters, Jones became a lead singer of the Paul Platters group, where they continued to travel the world performing to sold-out concert halls. Today, Ritchie Jones’ Former Members of The Platters continue the tradition of elegance and class doing authentic renditions of all the hits. DANNY & THE JUNIORS Danny & The Juniors, originally Frank Maffei, Danny Rapp (dec. 1983), Joe Terranova (Terry) and Dave White, began singing together in the early 1950's at ages 13 and 14. It wasn't long before a record company discovered the youths and recorded them singing one of their own original songs called At The Hop. The song First signed in 1964, the Manhattans have Gold Records and sold out concerts throughout the world to their credit. Shining Star, from 1980, may be their best known hit to the general public, but Manhattans’ concerts are truly a Featuring Joe Terry quickly became a #1 hit on the pop, Price range: $5000 - $10000 Travels from: PA, FL Total # traveling: 3-6 Track show available : (save $ on backing band) Possible to bring backline: THE MANHATTANS such as “If I Didn’t Care,” “Do I Worry,” “Java Jive” and “My Prayer.” Today, the group consists of Bill Godwin, Al Williams, Kevin Banks, and DL “Skomey” Washington. Let the Ink Spots take you on a trip back into time... when America was young and times were “Roaring”! owns the trademark or features an original member! DON’T FORGET OUR ‘SIGNATURE SERIES’ ARTISTS: The Legends of Doo Wop (page 6), and Pam Darden’s Marvelettes Revue (page 4) © Celebrity Direct Entertainment www.CelebrityDirect.net YES YES country and rhythm and blues charts. It stands today as the #23 all-time biggest record. They soon would have another hit: Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay, which became an anthem of the era, plus dance classics Twistin' USA and Pony Express. Now, in their fifth decade as performers, the group shares their wholesome, fun-loving stage show which is embellished with comedy, impressions, bright costumes and audience participation -- while still preserving the rich history. They’re still regarded as the best in the biz! nonstop show of blockbuster songs representing 45 years of their hits. Today’s group is original member Edward “Sonny” Bivins, Al Pazant, Harsey Hemphill, Charles Hardy, and Lee Williams... and The Manhattan Express is the exclusive stage band for The Manhattans. Take advantage of this opportunity!

As you can see, we represent a lot of different ‘Platters’ groups! We have Monroe Powell (page 27), Wilson Williams (page 5), Ritchie Jones (page 26) and a lot of solo artists that are former members of this legendary group. Be sure to visit our site at www.PlattersInfo.com for full information on the history and legal affairs of the Platters name usage! We long have been considered the Platters ‘authority’ ! Price range: $1500 - $3500 Travels from: FL Total # traveling: 5-7 Track show available : YES (save $ on backing band) Possible to bring backline: YES George started his career in the entertainment industry as a member of the Overons in 1958, which later became The Mystics. He sang second tenor as an original founding Mystic member. George is extremely excited about being back in the limelight Price range: $7500 - $9500 Travels from: NV Total # traveling: 8 Track show available : NO (save $ on backing band) Possible to bring backline: YES WEBSITE: www.CelebrityDirect.biz/monroe THE REFLECTIONS GEORGE GALFO’S MYSTICS LOU RAGLAND’S WORLD FAMOUS INK SPOTS THE PLATTERS FEATURING THE LEGENDARY MONROE POWELL A former member of both the Dominoes (1950s) and the Ink Spots (1960s), Monroe Powell was hired by Buck Ram to join the Platters as their third lead singer in 1970, replacing Sonny Turner who replaced the original Tony Williams. Today, Monroe is flanked by Don Gloude, Kenn Johnson and Genevieve Dew in recreating all those hits such as today with his own group, George Galfo’s Mystics. Today, he takes pride as the lead singer on “Hushabye,” the group's biggest hit, along with the leads on “Don't Take The Stars”, “Darling I Know Now”… just to mention a few. George can be heard on all the Mystics original recordings. They are a very affordable track show, and can supplement their show with a small backing band. “Only You,” Sweet and smooth - deep and soulful... the Spots will warm your heart and take you on a romantic journey into the past. They specialize in sophisticated, close harmony. You’ll enjoy songs like “If I Didn’t Care” in a way reminiscent of how they sounded on the original records from owns the trademark or features an original member! “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” and “The Great Pretender.” Monroe has a remarkable vocal range and his early years with The Dominoes and The Ink Spots, and his long association with The Platters has earned him a place in music history. No other man or woman has continuously been with Buck Ram and The Platters as long as Monroe Powell. During The British Invasion of The 60's, few American groups were successful in their attempts to land top charting record. The Reflections beat the odds with a string of highly acclaimed, top selling hits. Their first hit, "Just Like Romeo & Juliet" was a multimillion seller, and in quick succession The Reflections DON’T FORGET OUR ‘SIGNATURE SERIES’ ARTISTS: Wilson Williams & His Platters (page 5) “Adding a personal touch to the entertainment industry!” Price range: $3500 - $6500 Travels from: NV Total # traveling: 4-8 Track show available : YES (save $ on backing band) Possible to bring backline: YES 1940s. Though the faces may be different, the sound remains the same. Lou Ragland, a vocalist and guitar player for the George Holmes Ink Spots, takes pride in carrying on the legacy. They’ll cover all the golden hits! We can even add the original “Queen of Swing” Norma Miller for additional nostalgia! Price range: $3500 - $5500 Travels from: FL Total # traveling: 5-10 Track show available : YES (save $ on backing band) Possible to bring backline: YES continued to dominate the charts. The Reflections achieved success purely on the strength of their well-crafted harmonies and cool professionalism. It's no wonder that four decades later The Reflections are still heralded as one of the finest vocal groups of The Sixties Doo-Wop Music Era. owns the trademark or features an original member! VIN’ TO THE OLDIES OOVIN’ T GROO 29

As you can see, we represent a lot of different ‘Platters’ groups! We have Monroe Powell (page 27), Wilson Williams (page 5), Ritchie Jones (page 26) and a lot of solo<br />

<strong>artist</strong>s that are former members of this legendary group. Be sure to visit our site at www.PlattersInfo.com for <strong>full</strong> information on the history and legal affairs of the Platters<br />

name usage! We long have been considered the Platters ‘authority’ !<br />

Price range: $1500 - $3500<br />

Travels from:<br />

FL<br />

Total # traveling: 5-7<br />

Track show available : YES<br />

(save $ on backing band)<br />

Possible to bring backline: YES<br />

George started his career in the<br />

entertainment industry as a<br />

member of the Overons in 1958,<br />

which later became The Mystics.<br />

He sang second tenor as an<br />

original founding Mystic member.<br />

George is extremely excited<br />

about being back in the limelight<br />

Price range: $7500 - $9500<br />

Travels from:<br />

NV<br />

Total # traveling: 8<br />

Track show available : NO<br />

(save $ on backing band)<br />

Possible to bring backline: YES<br />

WEBSITE: www.<strong>Celebrity</strong><strong>Direct</strong>.biz/monroe<br />

THE REFLECTIONS<br />

GEORGE GALFO’S MYSTICS<br />

LOU RAGLAND’S WORLD FAMOUS INK SPOTS<br />

THE PLATTERS FEATURING THE LEGENDARY MONROE POWELL<br />

A former<br />

member<br />

of both the Dominoes (1950s) and the Ink<br />

Spots (1960s), Monroe Powell was hired<br />

by Buck Ram to join the Platters as their<br />

third lead singer in 1970, replacing Sonny<br />

Turner who replaced the original Tony Williams.<br />

Today, Monroe is flanked by Don<br />

Gloude, Kenn Johnson and Genevieve<br />

Dew in recreating all those hits such as<br />

today with his own group, George Galfo’s<br />

Mystics. Today, he takes pride as the lead<br />

singer on “Hushabye,” the group's biggest<br />

hit, along with the leads on “Don't Take The<br />

Stars”, “Darling I Know Now”… just to mention<br />

a few. George can be heard on all the<br />

Mystics original recordings. They are a very<br />

affordable track show, and can<br />

supplement their show with a<br />

small backing band.<br />

“Only<br />

You,”<br />

Sweet and smooth -<br />

deep and soulful... the<br />

Spots will warm your<br />

heart and take you on a<br />

romantic journey into the<br />

past. They specialize in<br />

sophisticated, close harmony.<br />

You’ll enjoy songs<br />

like “If I Didn’t Care” in a<br />

way reminiscent of how<br />

they sounded on the<br />

original records from<br />

owns the trademark or<br />

features an original member!<br />

“Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” and<br />

“The Great Pretender.”<br />

Monroe has a remarkable vocal<br />

range and his early years<br />

with The Dominoes and The Ink<br />

Spots, and his long association<br />

with The Platters has earned<br />

him a place in music history. No<br />

other man or woman has continuously<br />

been with Buck Ram<br />

and The Platters as long as<br />

Monroe Powell.<br />

During The British Invasion of<br />

The 60's, few American groups<br />

were successful in their attempts<br />

to land top charting record. The<br />

Reflections beat the odds with a<br />

string of highly acclaimed, top<br />

selling hits. Their first hit, "Just<br />

Like Romeo & Juliet" was a multimillion<br />

seller, and in quick succession<br />

The<br />

Reflections<br />

DON’T FORGET OUR ‘SIGNATURE SERIES’ ARTISTS:<br />

Wilson Williams & His Platters (page 5)<br />

“Adding a personal touch to the entertainment industry!”<br />

Price range: $3500 - $6500<br />

Travels from:<br />

NV<br />

Total # traveling: 4-8<br />

Track show available : YES<br />

(save $ on backing band)<br />

Possible to bring backline: YES<br />

1940s. Though the faces may be<br />

different, the sound remains the<br />

same. Lou Ragland, a vocalist<br />

and guitar player for the George<br />

Holmes Ink Spots, takes pride in<br />

carrying on the legacy. They’ll<br />

cover all the golden hits! We can<br />

even add the original “Queen of<br />

Swing” Norma Miller for additional<br />

nostalgia!<br />

Price range: $3500 - $5500<br />

Travels from: FL<br />

Total # traveling: 5-10<br />

Track show available : YES<br />

(save $ on backing band)<br />

Possible to bring backline: YES<br />

continued to dominate the charts. The Reflections<br />

achieved success purely on the strength<br />

of their well-crafted harmonies and cool professionalism.<br />

It's no wonder that four decades later<br />

The Reflections are still heralded as one of the<br />

finest vocal groups of The Sixties<br />

Doo-Wop Music Era.<br />

owns the trademark or<br />

features an original member!<br />

VIN’ TO THE OLDIES<br />

OOVIN’ T<br />

GROO<br />

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