BIOGRAPHY:
*Authorized
trademark holder of the name, Gary Owens leads this excellent, affordably-priced
group known for hits like "Little Darlin'" and "The Stroll" - --CLASSIC
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In
1957 THE DIAMONDS released an instant million selling hit called Little
Darlin’. The song continues to sell worldwide and has been dubbed “the
National Anthem of Rock and Roll”. To date it has sold approximately 20
million copies. The many honors and accolades include:
3 Gold
Records (Silhouettes, The Stroll and Little Darlin’)
33
appearances on American Bandstand
Soundtrack
– American Graffiti
Soundtrack
– Happy Days
Vocal
Group Hall of Fame
Doo-Wop
Hall of Fame
Through
the years since the release of Little Darlin’ THE DIAMONDS have learned
one important lesson—the durability of this classic rock and roll music
is as much about the future as it is about the past. As a result, THE DIAMONDS
continue to expand their audience to this day, performing in a variety
of venues and settings worldwide. These performances include—with Symphony
Orchestras, in Performing Arts Theatres and major concert halls, on cruise
ships, in casinos, at county and state fairs, on tours of England, Ireland,
Brazil, Chile, Korea, and Japan, for benefit concerts, corporate conventions
and at nightclubs. “We’ve been pleased to find a growing audience among
all age groups. They love songs they can understand, remember and actually
sing the words to—today, tomorrow, or even 20 years from now.”
SEAN
SOOTER - A major reason for THE DIAMONDS’ longevity as performers and entertainers
lies in the diverse backgrounds of the individual members of the group.
A very recent addition to the group is tenor Sean Sooter. Sean received
his early performance training with the highly acclaimed national touring
group, The Young Americans - performing in eight U.S. tours and as well
as Japan. Sean went on to work as a featured vocalist aboard the MS Noordam
with Holland America Cruise Lines. Some of his favorite production credits
include various productions of Forever Plaid in Los Angeles and Orange
County, CA, as well as performing with the Dapper Dans of Disneyland. Sean
has served as musical director for numerous musical productions including
Five Guys Named Moe, Little Shop of Horrors and Xanadu. He earned his BA
in Music Education from California Baptist University and a Master of Arts
degree in Education through Azusa Pacific University. Sean worked for six
years as a high school music teacher before joining the Diamonds – following
his dream of singing with “one of the best vocal groups in show business
today.” Sean’s wide array of talents has made his addition to THE DIAMONDS’
lineup a real plus—for both the group and their loyal fans!
JERRY
SIGGINS - Lead singer Jerry Siggins has accumulated some impressive credits
of his own. Jerry has worked throughout the United States, Japan, and Australia
as a singer and actor. He spent five summers at Jackson Hole’s Pink Garter
Theater and has guest starred on The Tonight Show, Tony Orlando and Dawn,
and The Love Boat. Before setting down roots as a permanent member of THE
DIAMONDS in 1991, Jerry enjoyed a successful career as an actor in television
commercials and was actively involved in Southern California theatre. He
sang in a doo-wop group called Danny and The Dappers and was a mainstay
at Disneyland and Disney World as a vocalist with The Dapper Dans vocal
quartet for years.
JEFF
DOLAN - The newest addition to THE DIAMONDS is bass singer Jeff Dolan.
Jeff has worn many musical hats in his career -- first as a member of the
sensational vocal jazz group Beachfront Property, then as the bass singer
and vocal contractor for Ray Conniff, touring internationally for ten years.
Jeff was a member of the Dapper Dans of Disneyland, worked as a Christmas
caroler for 25 years and has appeared on over 25 CDs. He has numerous recording
credits including a Grammy award and singing with the Phoenix Chorale.
He has graced the musical theatre stage in both Phoenix and Southern California,
and served as the artistic director of the Tucson Barbershop eXperience
Chorus. But for sure, Jeff's greatest accomplishments are his kids -- Danny,
Bonnie, Hayley and Claire!.
GARY
OWENS - Baritone singer Gary Owens has spent the longest time as a Diamond
joining forces with bass singer John Felton in 1973. A well-rounded musician,
Owens learned his craft as a journeyman bass player around Los Angeles
while earning his undergraduate degree in music at California State University,
Long Beach. In the early 1980’s, Owens took a brief hiatus from THE DIAMONDS
to complete his Master’s Degree in Business Administration at the University
of Southern California. Besides singing, and playing saxophone and flute,
Owens does much of the vocal arranging for THE DIAMONDS. In that capacity,
he is well aware of the group’s particular effectiveness. “Our goal has
always been to keep that classic Diamonds’ sound intact. Although THE DIAMONDS
are four distinctive individuals,” he notes, “we have created one strong
group personality. The four of us as a unit have a special chemistry, and
it is that chemistry that gives us our unique identity.”
The
standing ovations and return engagements are the proof; THE DIAMONDS have
taken the Classic Rock and Roll genre to a whole new level. THE DIAMONDS
truly are – a cut above!
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