Ricky & The Vacels (Long Island, N.Y.)
Personnel :
Richard Mango (Lead)
Bobby Russo
Pete Gutowski
Vinny Gutowski
Not so popular with the guys, a trio of Bobby Russo and Brothers Pete and Vinny Gorman (Real name Gutowski) had invited him to perform his song with their band, planning to dump him when it was over. Unfortunately for the trio the crowd loved them and Ricky and the Vacels were born.
Ricky & The Vacels With
Frankie
Avalon
The Name Vacels was chosen by the original group because it's meaning is "servant's to the King". After winning a local talent contest they came the attention of Lou Fargo who record them on his Express label the songs "Bublle Gumv" b/w "Lorraine" in 1962 and the next year on The fargo label "His Girl" b/w "Don't Want Your Love No More".
They would eventually be managed by Sandy Yogoda of Jay & The Americans who got them a recording contract with Kama Sutra Records. The band dropped the 'Ricky &' and cut two singles in 1965 ."You're My Baby" b/w "Hey Girl, Stop Leading Me On" was the first single for the new label followed a few months later by "Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window" b/w "I'm Just A Poor Boy".
Songs :
Ricky & The Vacels
The Vacels