Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge (2012)
1h 5min
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- Synopsis:
Best known for their million selling rendition of Jimmy Webb's "The Worst That Could Happen", 'Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge' was created in 1968 when two bands, 'The Rhythm Method' and The 'Del-Satins' featuring Johnny Maestro, merged. From the late 1950's to the early 1960's Johnny Maestro was the lead singer of 'The Crests', fronting such hits as 'Sixteen Candles', 'Trouble in Paradise', 'Step by Step', and others. The Del-Satins recorded hits as well, 'Teardrops Follow Me' and were most respected studio background vocalists working with many artists most notably with Dion, on his solo hits including 'The Wanderer' and 'Runaround Sue' and many others. The Rhythm Method was 7-piece local Long Island band popular on the local club circuit. Known for their trademarks of strong vocal and horn arrangements, 'The Brooklyn Bridge' recorded hit after hit beginning with their first gold record for Jimmy Webbs, The Worst That Could Happen. Other hits include Welcome Me Love, Blessed Is The Rain, and Your Husband, My Wife. The Bands countless television appearances include The Ed Sullivan Show They continue to make numerous concert appearances in the US and abroad, recently visiting Germany and England. This video celebrates 40 years of the Brooklyn Bridge with its 2008 concert. - Actors:
- Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge
- Directors:
- Greg Ferguson
- Studio:
- Wienerworld
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest