THE DEL-VIKINGS
The
Del-Vikings are a vocal group that came together in a Pittsburgh
Air Force Base. When their single "Come
Go With Me", featuring the lead vocals of Norman
Wright, in early 1957, it began a 31-week run on the charts,
reaching number four on the pop chart and number three on the
R&B chart during the spring and early summer. The group was
now in demand nationwide was booked on tours across the country,
as well as a featured spot in one of Alan Freed's Brooklyn
Paramount shows.
Following on its heels, in the late summer of 1957, "Whispering
Bells" reached number nine on the charts. More
hits followed including, "Sunday Kind Of Love" on the
Mercury label. They also recorded several albums including
THE BEST OF THE DEL-VIKINGS (DOT) and THEY SING, THEY SWING...THE
DEL-VIKINGS (MERCURY).
The popularity of their top two songs will never fade. Both
of these hits continue to be listed in the top twenty doo wop
songs of all time on many lists. They have also been
memorialized in motion pictures, such as American Graffiti, American Hot Wax, The Hollywood Knights, Diner, Stand by
Me, and Joe Versus the Volcano.
Today, The Del-Vikings are a completely self-contained group
with original lead singer, Norman Wright, who is joined by
talented musicians, Norman Wright, Jr. (Skip) on guitar, Anthony
Wright (Beaver), bass an drummer, Mike Machado, drummer.
The world premiere single hit song, "Share
The Night" put them on the music charts in 1985. "Come
Go With Me" was played at the 1996 Summer Olympic
Games, held in Atlanta, Georgia on August 4, 1996.
The Del-Vikings have performed world-wide in major clubs, in
concerts and on television specials. They have performed in Las
Vegas and Atlantic City, at Radio City Music Hall in New York
City, the Universal Amphitheater and the Greek Theater in Los
Angeles.
A "high energy" act, dancing and singing the great
hits of doo-wop, rock'n'roll, pop and rhythm & blues, the
Del-Vikings play to Standing Room Only audiences wherever they
appear.
They are a visual delight to behold, as well as providing a
dynamic musical sound. Audiences become emotionally involved with
the instantly recognizable and timeless hit tunes, listening to
the soulful and rhythmic sound of the band, as well as the group's
dazzling choreography, and fall in love with the doo-wop sound all
over again or for the first time, as the case may be.
When you see and hear THE DEL-VIKINGS perform, you will want to
see and hear them again... and again... and again.
