The Brooklyn Bridge at Theatre Three

The Brooklyn Bridge was created in 1968 when two bands, The Rhythm Method and The Del-Satins featuring Johnny Maestro, merged. From the late 1950s to the early 1960s, 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 hit Teardrops Follow Me and were the most respected studio background vocalists, working with many artists, most notably with Dion, on his solo hits, including The Wanderer, Runaround Sue, and many others. The Rhythm Method was a 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. The Brooklyn Bridge has appeared in most of the major concert halls including Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, L.A.s Universal Amphitheater, as well casinos throughout the United States. In 2006, the band was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. They are also members of South Carolinas Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame, the New England Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Harmony Group Hall of Fame, and recently the group received a star on the New Jersey Walk of Fame. After four decades, the Brooklyn Bridge continues to record and tour, delighting long-time fans and making new ones along the way. Their recording of So Fine can be heard in Robert Davis film, The Dukes, starring Chazz Palminteri. Demand for live appearances is stronger now than at any time in the bands history. As they begin their fifth decade performing, The Brooklyn Bridge leaves a rich legacy in the annals of Rock n Roll.

Authors

• Dorothy Chansky
• Scott Maclarty