Gary Lewis & the Playboys
Gary Lewis & the Playboys were a 1960s era pop and rock group, fronted by musician Gary Lewis, the son of comedian Jerry Lewis. They are best known for their 1965 Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "This Diamond Ring", which was the first of a string of hit singles they had in 1965 and 1966. The band had an earnest, boy-next-door image similar to British invasion contemporaries such as Herman's Hermits and Gerry and the Pacemakers. The group folded in 1970, but a version of the band later resumed touring and continues to tour, often playing for veterans' benefits.
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Gary Lewis & the Playboys in 1965. From left to right; John R. West, David Walker, David Costell, Gary Lewis, and Allan Ramsay. | |
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| Years active | 1964–1970, sporadic later |
| Labels | Liberty |
| Members | Gary Lewis Nick Rather (bass/guitar) Bobby Bond (drums) Dominic Trincini (bass) Mike Gladstone (guitar) Willy O'Riley (keys) |
| Past members | David Walker Allan Ramsay David Costell John R. West Carl Radle Tom Tripplehorn Jim Karstein Jim Keltner Alan Rosenthal Bill Boatman Charley Carey |
| Website | Gary Lewis & The Playboys |
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