(L to R) Henry Tezzi, George Maxim, Leonard Colangelo and David Mancuso

The Royal Jacks (1) (Mamaroneck, New York)

Personnel :

David Mancuso (Vocal)

George Maxim (Guitar & Vocal)

Leonard Colangelo (Vocal)

Henry Tezzi (Drummer)

Discography :

1958 - The Big Ring / I'm In Love Again (20th Fox 45-100)
1959 - Who What Where, When And Why / Night After Night (Studio [Dist. 20th Fox] 9903)

Biography :

The Royal Jacks were a group from Mamaroneck, New York composed by  Henry Tezzi (Drummer), George Maxim (Guitar & Vocal) both Mamaroneck High School sophomores, Leonard Colangelo (Vocal) ninth grader at Rye Neck High School and David Mancuso (Vocal), a Freshman at The West Chester Community College. David Mancuso is the leader of the foursome wich was organised in 1955.

In mid-1958, The Royal Jacks recorded their first two self-composed songs. "The Big Ring" and I'm In Love Again" will be released by 20th Fox. A year and a half later the group recorded two magnificent Doo Wop with "Who What Where, When And Why" also composed by the group and "Night After Night" by Vince Catalano and Pete Alonzo.

The Royal Jacks (1961) - Henry Tezzi, Bob Porto, Leonard Colangelo, David Mancuso and Alex Cceruzzi

The group has appeared at many Westchester spots, including the Veteran's Administration, Port Chester; Pathfinder Club, White Plains; Fort Slocum, New Rochelle: Larchmont Shore Club, Mamaroneck Elks Club, La Mar spectacular at Mamaroneck Junior High School, Standard Athietic Club in Mount Vernon, Blessed Sacrament in New Pochelle and CYO dances in Mount Vernon. They appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand and on the ‘Grady and Hirsh Show” ovez a local Wilmington, Del, station. With some personnel changes, The Royal Jacks continued to perform for several years in New York and its surrounding areas.

Songs :

  
              Night After Night                Who What Where, When And Why

  
The Big Ring                                I'm In Love Again


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