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Roger Del Russo
- Founder & Original Cameo |
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Roger Del Russo sings leads and bass and is regarded
as the only original Cameo. He sang bass for The Cameos in 1959 when their
signature recording "Rock and Roll Arabian Knights" was produced. In 1966
he joined with The Nic Nacs and later The Daddy'os. The Cameos re-united
in 1983 to record "For Diane" and "It's My Life". These two tunes were
written by Elliott Chipruit and are still among the many favorites at
Cameo performances. Once again, The Cameos re-united in 1997 and Roger
performed with them at Carnegie Hall in New York City. A true Basso, Roger
lends heartfelt intensity to the harmony and truly captures his audiences.
Mr. Bassman, You will be missed!
May 22, 1941 - July 3, 2006 |
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Chris Cerullo
- Vocalist |
| Chris Cerullo, Lead
Vocals/Baritone/2nd Tenor, born in Garfield, New Jersey and attended
Rutgers University where he founded his first Acapella Group: Vito &
The Twilights, performing in and around the college campus. With The
Twilights, Chris recorded 4 songs on 2 Acapella compilation CD's for
Starlight. He later founded the Acapella group: Remembrance where he
received UGHA's "Rookie Group of The Year" honor in the late
90's and recorded two original tunes which received air play on WCBS FM.
Then Chris moved on to a group called: Goodfellas, playing around NJ.
Filling in his time between these groups, Chris sang lead for various
classic rock bands around the state and last year appeared in a 2-week
off-Broadway musical production of Saddamn the Musical where he played the
lead part of Saddamn. Chris has appeared on various radio stations and TV
shows in Long Island & Connecticut including several appearances on
Don K. Reed's doo-wop-shop and recorded an original jingle which Don
played on numerous occasions as well as other original songs that he
recorded. Chris' first Love is Harmony and has shared the stage over the
years with groups such as: Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge; Larry
Chance & The Earls; The Five Satins; The Duprees; The Skyliners;
Eugene Pitt & Jive Five; The Harptones; The Elegants; The Classics, of
which ALL are major influences. Chirs is "proud" and
"honored" to be aboard with such a talented group: THE CAMEOS
and to be a part of their musical family! |
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Victor Rod -
Vocalist |
| Lead 1st/2nd Tenor, Victor was born in East NY and moved to The Bronx as a child. His first group experience was with The Shalamors of 180th St., then The Cashmeres of 138th St. Victor received success as part Lead and 1st Tenor of the group, The
Delmonicos, formed in 1958 which he was an Original, with recording in the early 1960's, with labels such as AKU RECORDS and JODA RECORDS. He rejoined The Delmonicos as Lead and Baratone for gigs unfilled. He joined John Kuss and The Excellents with their big hit: "CONEY ISLAND BABY". He did all the Opening Shows and 1st Tenor for nearly a year. He joined The Creations in 2003, becoming their main Lead singer. He recorded a CD with The Creations in 2005. During that year, Victor and The Creations became Kid Kyle & The Kool Kats with a 10 year old young boy. It was a very successful year with TV shows on Channels 5, 7, The Tony Danza Show, and more; also, The Sands Hotel in Atlantic City. On 7/26/06 Victor had the honor of singing the National Anthem at The Mets game to a crowd of 40,000 fans. Now Victor has been asked to join THE CAMEOS, a group of professional singers and musicians and THE CAMEOS are honored and more than pleased to have him aboard! |
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John
Basilone - Vocalist |
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I am proud to say that I was born
and raised in a Newark, New Jersey Housing Project named "Steven
Crane Village". I started getting involved with music when I
was 12 years old, listening to my big brother, Angelo Basilone, the Lead
Singer of the great acapella group known as "The Savoys".
My friends and I decided to start our own band, at the age of 15, and we
called ourselves "The Five Reasons." Believe it or not,
one of our very first gigs was a wedding at a club called
"Joey's" which was located on Bloomfield Avenue in Newark. Not
only were we influenced by "The Savoys" but you may have heard
of another well known person, who also was born and raised in "Steven
Crane Village" (named Frankie Vallie) and that's why we called
ourselves "The Five Reasons". One of my proudest moments
as a kid was having our band perform in the playground a song from
"The Four Seasons" and when finishing the song, we were asked to
turn around and look. When we did we saw Frankie Vallie standing on his
porch, just after having Macaroni that his mother, Mary, made for him and
he was giving us the "thumbs up" sign with both hands. In
my later years, when I reestablished myself in the music business, I
was asked to sing with a group called "Desire" and I sang with
them for 2 years. I was asked to help start a group called "Jersey
Sound" and I sang with them for 2-1/2 years. My musical
inspirations are my brother, Angelo Basilone, Frankie Vallie and my good
friends Howard Hulin, Doctor Paul Stefanelli and Sammy Monaco, who was
also a member of "The Savoys". Finally, I am so excited to be a
member of New Jersey's Favorite Oldies Group: THE CAMEOS!
Welcome, Johnny "B"! |
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Dan Ugarte -
Vocalist |
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Danny was born in the South Bronx and started
singing at an early age. He sang with a group called The Cordials
and recorded Dawn is Almost Here on the Seven Arts record
label. After moving to New Jersey he started singing with Eric And
the Plazas and recorded I Wish in 1963. In 1964 he
recorded Danny Boy with Nicky Addeo and The Plazas on the
Revelation label. After doing a lot of background work, he joined Sound
Investment in the early 1980's. He's now joined The Cameos -
Welcome, Danny! |
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Arno Petronzio -
Keyboards & Vocals |
35
years of performance history/ piano, organ and synth, lead and harmony
vocals. Early 1970's/ Various orginal projects in the North Jersey
and NYC SOHO area. Wrote, played, recorded and marketed..
Winter of 1976/ toured Nova Scotia and Newfoundland with nine piece disco
soul band. Last 25 Years. Worked with various cover bands,
performing all types of music from Doo-Wop and Accapella to classic rock
and everything in between. Venues from upstate New York to Bleeker
Street in the East Village, GBGB's to the Jersey Shore.Favorite Inspirations:
Duprees, Johhny Maestro, Larry Chance & The Earls, Yes, Pink
Floyd,
Eric Clapton, Moody Blues, Greatful Dead, Bruce Springsteen. Past and Present Affiliations:
(Groups) The Last Step,| Franklin Street, Madison,
JC Mugz Band, Me and The Boys,
Seventh Street,
Rocko and the Groove,
The Hit Men,
Union Groove,
The Q.,
The Cameos
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Paul Stuart - Band Leader/Percussionist & vocals |
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since the age of 9. Born in Scranton Pennsylvania,.
Paul was influenced by some
of the greatest drummers in history Ed Shaughnessy, Louie Belson and Buddy
Rich. Paul studied drums privately with the well regarded Frank Marripodi
from Watchung, New Jersey. In addition, Paul continued his musical studies
with The Glenn Weber Drum Studios in West Orange, New Jersey and attended
Fairleigh Dickenson School of Percussion. Paul has had the opportunity to
play with many well known groups including one of New Jersey's Top Show
Groups, "The Galahads", Jerry Vale, and the Allan & Rossie band. He has
performed at the Garden State Arts Center (PNC) with all three of these
groups. He's had vast experience in Studio Work and is very proud to
have been chosen to "carry on" The Cameos name at the wishes of
it's founder:Mr. Roger "Bassman" DelRusso." The Show must
go on and Paul
will see to it that
Roger's wishes are fulfilled to the extreme!
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Ken Cama- Bass Guitar |
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Born and raised in New York
City, Ken started playing Bass and singing at the age of 11. Ken has
worked with a number of groups, starting with: "The Hole in the Wall Band",
" Jay Walker and the Pedestrians", "Another Country Band", "The Shine
Band", "East Side Harmony", "Special Request" and "The Brue Crew
Band". Ken has also had the privilege of playing with members of
"The Duprees" , "Bruce Springsteen" and "Sound Investment".
Finally, Ken is proud to be a member of "The Cameos".....Welcome, Ken!! |
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Brian
O'Connell - Lead Guitar & Vocals |
Born in
Newark and raised in Elizabeth, Brian started playing guitar at 14.
Influenced by the sounds of the Stones, Beatles, and Doors, some of the
early Bands he performed with were Glass Apple, The Midnight Riders, and The
Earth’s Shadow. Featuring a variety of blues and oldies more current groups
include The Blue Reef Band, and New Jerseys Solid Gold.
Some of his favorite
guitar players today are Brian Setzer, Carlos Santana and Stevie Ray
Vaughan. Brian now enjoys writing and recording in his home studio and
performing with Sound Investment. Our newest addition to The Cameos! |
