Johnny Bronay & The Magics (1) (Queen, NY)
Personnel :
George Muller (Lead)
Ronald H. Metty (Baritone)
Robert McNamara (Tenor)
Tony DiGregorio (Bass)
Discography :
1961 - I'll Pray / Billet D'Amour (Aljon 180)
Biography :
Ronald
H.Metty always wanted a group to record the songs that he wrote and the
Magics was a good group, considering this was his second group. They
recorded four songs acapella that Ronald wrote , brought them to Al
Browne bandleader and recording artist. He liked what he heard and had
the Magics back up one of his vocalists Johnny Bronet aka Johnny Bronay
on Aljon Label.
Al Browne (Piano) with his band
"I'll Pray" b/w "Billet D'Amour" was released around April 1961. The Magics were promised two record deals, but, times moves on and they knew we were never going to record, so after two years of singing at various affairs in the five boroughs of new York They finally to persue their individual careers.
(L to R) Ronald H. Metty, Robert McNamara, George Muller & Tony
DiGregorio
George started his own auto service business, Tony became a painter
for the city of NY, Robert became a police officer in Suffolk County,
NY and Ronald enjoyed a forty year career with Panam & Delta.
Thanks to Ronald H. Metty
Songs :
I'll Pray