called
"KIND OF A DRAG," five teenagers from Chicago's west
side, found themselves propelled into the national
spotlight. Neighborhood kids drawn together by music,
they had landed a spot on a local teen showcase and
managed to record a song on USA Records. In 1966, the
single swiftly climbed to the #1 spot on the national
music charts.
Signing with Columbia
Records, THE BUCKINGHAM'S following singles,
"Kind of a
Drag"
"Don't You Care"
"Mercy, Mercy, Mercy"
"Hey Baby, They're Playing Our Song"
"Susan"
All
hit the top ten nationally and THE
BUCKINGHAMS were proclaimed a pop phenomena.
Television appearances on Ed Sullivan, Jerry Lewis,
Dick Clark's American Bandstand, and the Smothers
Brothers, as well as extensive coverage in magazines,
confirmed THE BUCKINGHAMS' stardom. Their succession
of hits led them to being named "The Most Listened To
Band In America" in 1967.
THE BUCKINGHAMS have evolved
to remain one of today's most
popular acts. The appeal of THE
BUCKINGHAMS' MUSIC and the consistently high level of
performance have earned the band rave reviews and a
loyal following throughout the country.
THE BUCKINGHAMS have
a fresh approach to
their music that fuses their classic sound with a
punch and rhythm for today. They have not only
rediscovered their loyal fans from the heyday sixties,
but now appeal to a new generation of BUCKINGHAMS'
enthusiasts. THE BUCKINGHAMS have helped forge new
links with yet another generation.
The wide appeal of THE
BUCKINGHAMS can be attributed to their
high-energy concerts
packed with vocal versatility, spontaneity, spirit,
humor, and musical strength! Despite their wholesome
image, they play no nonsense Rock-n-Roll, performing
each song as if it were the first time, with that
infectious zeal and pop that grabs attention. They
have been turning on audiences since their
unparalleled beginning.
THE BUCKINGHAMS maintain
a rigorous concert schedule,
performing across the country to capacity crowds. They
were featured on ‘The Happy Together Tour which joined
them with The Turtles, The Grass Roots, and Gary Lewis
and the Playboys, playing to Standing Room Only
Audiences in 125 cities. That tour was proclaimed "One
of the most successful" by Billboard and Performance
magazines.
More recently, THE
BUCKINGHAMS have appeared on
Entertainment Tonight,
The Nashville Network's Classic Rock With Wolfman
Jack, PM Magazine,
and numerous national, local, and cable television
shows. The many radio stations throughout the country
that continue to play their recordings only confirms
the lasting appeal of their music.
In any setting... festival,
casino, fair, concert, party or corporate event, THE
BUCKINGHAMS create an
immediate rapport with an audience, drawing
them into the spirit and energy of the music. This is
what makes THE BUCKINGHAMS as exciting today as they
ever were...
Original members CARL
GIAMMARESE and NICK FORTUNA have put heavy emphasis on
reestablishing themselves as a
major recording group. Now, with a brand
new CD of original music entitled "Terra Firma," THE
BUCKINGHAMS, without a doubt, will continue to capture
the airway.
Production Credits
Produced By Carl
Giammarese and Bruce Soboroff
Executive
Producer Philip Vaughan
Carl Giammarese Lead Vocals, Guitar
Nick Fortuna Bass, Vocals
Bruce Soboroff Keyboard , Vocals
Tom
Scheckel Drums, Percussion
Bob Abrams
Guitar, Vocals
Engineer Chuck Kawal; Except (Kind
of a Drag ) By Paul Lams
All Songs Recorded at Studio Chicago
Except
(Kind OF a Drag) recorded at Innovative Audio Services
Mastered by Craig
Williams at Dr Caw Studios Northbrook Illinois
Special Edition Cd Cover and Booklet Designed by Kondziolka Takatsuki Design, Inc
Chicago
Inside Booklet Design By Michael Coakes Coakes
Illustration and Design-Chicago
"I Knew You When" Video Directed
By Louann Franicich
Video Concert Footage recorded at The Star Plaza Theater
Video Produce by Philip
Vaughan
Interactive Cd produced by Alien Arts - Chicago
Cover Photo By Lin
Eagle Band Photo's By Debbie Gary
