The Downbeats formed in 1957 while the members were still in high school. Johnny Amelio, and Joe Serrano played sax in the high school dance band, The Band-O-liers, where Bill Paradis and Delbert Contival played trumpet and Bill Lanning played drums. Inspired by the sounds of the still new rock and roll music of the day, they decided to form their own band. They recuited guitarist Grover York and Johnny beacame the lead singer. Bill Paradis played piano and was the leader of the band. Delbert and Joe played sax. They were an instant local success with the help of Johnny's stage presence and the band's tight musicianship. The band would do a half hour set without Johnny then bring him onstage to the cheers and screams of the local girls. The group played at many local venues and traveled all around Monterey and Santa Cruz counties performing to large audiences. They recorded their first songs at Pat Patterson's studio in Santa Clara.
http://www.montereybaymusic.com/TheDownbeats
Song from: Johnny Amelio, Bill Paradis And His Downbeats – Jo Ann Jo Ann / I'll Forever Love You Label: Blue Moon – 45-BM-408A-58 Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono Country: US Released: 1958 Style: Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly
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http://www.montereybaymusic.com/TheDownbeats
Song from:
Johnny Amelio, Bill Paradis And His Downbeats – Jo Ann Jo Ann / I'll Forever Love You
Label: Blue Moon – 45-BM-408A-58
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1958
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly
https://www.discogs.com/Johnny-Amelio-Bill-Paradis-And-His-Downbeats-Jo-Ann-Jo-Ann-Ill-Forever-Love-You/release/13178239