Chang Lee & The Du Barrys (Newark, New Jersey)
Personnel :
Domenick Roberto (Chang Lee)
Joseph Donnamaria (First Tenor)
Hank Majewski (Bass)
Joe Pesci (First Tenor)
Tony Napolitano (Drums)
Discography :
Chang Lee & The Du Barrys
1959 - I Must've Been Crazy / Tell Me (Jamison 864)
The Du Barrys
1959 - (Let's Exchange) Graduation Rings / Movin' Around (Topic 9120)
Biography :
Domenick "Chang Lee" Roberto had been an
entertainer since the 1940s, working non-stop in night clubs and banquet
halls. He served in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division
during the Korean War, attaining the rank of corporal. During his
military service, he entertained many of his fellow servicemen.
After the war, he returned home and created Chang Lee's and the
Zani-Acts featuring the Yum-Yum Girls. In 1959 Hank Majewski, one of the
original 'Four Lovers" (Four Seasons) left the group to became one of
the group with first tenor actor/comedian Joe Pesci, Joseph Donnamaria
& Tony Napolitano. The group will be many different staff over the
years. In the same period, Chang Lee recorded two rare records with the
Du Barrys who are probably the same singers than the Zani-Acts.
Chang
Lee packed many venues, including The Savoy Plaza, The Rustic Cabin,
Don's 21, The Flamingo, The Meadowbrook, The Cottage Inn, and The
Silhouette, all in the greater Newark area, with Joe Pesce, Frankie
Valli, Jerry Vale, Louis Prima, Lou Monte, Jimmy Roselli, Georgia Gibbs,
Joey Dee, Tommy DeVito, Phil Brito, and many, many more. A talented
songwriter, he recorded with Georgia Gibbs, Perry Como and Jerry Vale.
Songs :
The Du Barrys
(Let's Exchange) Graduation Ring Movin' Around
Chang Lee & The Du Barrys
Tell Me / I Must've Been Crazy
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