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Biography
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Joey & The Continentals
Effective period / Period of releases: 1964 - 1966
Cleveland, Ohio 1961-71The band was started and named by Don Evans (on bass), who got together with Ray Miller (guitar) to form a band. They invited Joey Porello (lead vocals, trumpet) and Gene Marotta (drums) in the original lineup. Then they added Denny Slivko on sax and vocals. This core, with the exception of the guitarists, remained together for the band's entire 10 year run.