Good old fashioned Doo Wop street corners sound from Johnny Mastrangelo and the Crests.
Lead singer Johnny Mastrangelo’s vocal recording style (shortened to Johnny Mastro and later to Johnny Maestro) became instantly recognizable, and a juke box favorite of national teen audiences.
Maestro’s quality vocals, great song selections, and recordings, with dance-easy beats, made for a number of charted hits.
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Johnny Maestro & The Crests
“Step by Step”
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Founded by J. T. Carter, the group included Talmadge Gough, Harold Torres, and Patricia Vandross, (older sister of R&B great Luther Vandross).
Johnny Maestro’s quality vocals, great song selections, and recordings, with dance-easy beats, made for a number of charted hits for The Crests.
