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Biography
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The Rivieras
Effective period / Period of releases: 1964 - 2000
Members: Marty Fortson
The Rivieras were formed in 1962 in South Bend, Indiana byMarty Fortson: vocals and rhythm guitar
Joe Pennell: lead guitar
Doug Gean: bass
Otto Nuss: organ
Paul Dennert: drums
The group was initially known as The Playmates, but a group with this name already existed. The group was then renamed The Rivieras, after the Buick Riviera.