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Who are the original BUCKINGHAMS of the 1960's in today's band?CARL GIAMMARESE is the lead singer and plays guitar and NICK FORTUNA is the bass player and sings background vocals and some tunes on his own.
How do you pronounce the lead singer's name?Don't let those 10 letters in CARL's last name scare you...it is simply pronounced Gee-am-a-re-see! (Now that's Italian!)
Did Nick legally have his name changed from Fortuna to Fortune?You've got to wonder where all of this starts don't you? NICK's last name has always been and will always be FORTUNA...although Nick did use Fortune in 1967 briefly. As far as we can tell, some fanzine in the sixties may have thought Fortune matched better with the music biz...or it could have been as simple as a type-o...
What are the original BUCKINGHAMS doing today?Well, you already know what CARL and NICK are up to (they're THE BUCKINGHAMS!) Marty Grebb (former keyboard player) is a recording artist and musician. He worked with Bonnie Raitt and Leon Russell just to name a few. Dennis Tufano (former singer) is now living in California while pursuing an acting career and producing documentary films. John Poulos (former drummer) passed...
When and why did they break up?In 1970, after a string of hits and years in the music business, THE BUCKINGHAMS decided it was time to pursue their individual interests.
What did Carl and Nick do from 1970 until THE BUCKS reassembled in 1980?CARL and NICK have both always kept their hands in the music business. CARL hooked up with Dennis Tufano and formed a duo called "Tufano and Giammarese" (or better known as "Dennis and Carl" in the Chicago music scene!) They released albums, signed with Lou Adler, and went back on the road again! CARL sang and did voice overs on numerous TV and Radio co...
How did THE BUCKS get their name?After winning an audition from a WGN syndicated variety show called "All Time Hits," and with the popularity of the British invasion, WGN decided that they wanted a more British sounding name than The Pulsations. A security guard for the show," Mr. John Opager, came up with a few name suggestions, and the one that was liked best, THE BUCKINGHAMS, was the one...
What was the name of EVERY person who ever was a BUCKINGHAM?This was a question that definitely had to be added to this top thirty list. Do you know how many times I receive an email that says something on the order of "...I just met a guy who told me that he used to play/sing with THE BUCKINGHAMS?" Please keep this list handy and if someone tries that line on you, just reference this list: CARL GIAMMARESE, NICK FORTUNA, ...
Is it true that Carl Giammarese was a weatherman?It sure is! CARL was the weatherman on Good Morning America with Charlie Gibson and Diane Sawyer. CARL and Tony Perkins (official weatherman on GMA) switched jobs for a day! Tony did a fantastic job singing CARL's lead on "Kind of a Drag" and no one has ever come close to giving the weather to the nation in the same way as CARL.
What was THE BUCKS' biggest hit song?quot;Kind of a Drag" was their biggest hit, however, "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," " Hey Baby, They're Playing Our Song," "Don't You Care," and "Susan" all hit the Top 20 on the music charts nationally...some reaching the Top 5!
Who are The Pulsations, The Centuries, and The Falling Pebbles?The Pulsations was the name that preceded The Buckinghams. The Centuries was the name of Carl and Nick's first band with Carl's cousin Jerry Elarde on drums and lead vocal and Curt Bochman on bass and vocals. For some reason, The Falling Pebbles was somehow put on the record label of The Buckinghams first release...
Did THE BUCKS do a car commercial in the 1960's?Yes, they sure did! It was for a Chicago car dealer, Mr. Norm, and the tag line was "Go with the Group!" The dealer gave the band a van as payment for making the commercial.
Where can I get original copies of THE BUCKINGHAMS' 45's and albums?You can check your local record shop, attend the Chicagoland Record Show (630-898-1533), call Remember When Records (630-963-1957), or call Beverly Records (773-779-0066). Please be sure to let them know that THE BUCKS told you to call! They are also available on Sundazed Records, Sony Legacy and in Sony Record Clubs.
What about copies of their new music?You can check your local record shop, the Internet, or visit THE BUCKINGHAMS merchandise booth set up at their concerts!
How can I purchase BUCKINGHAMS' merchandise?You can join THE BUCKS at their merchandise booth set up at concerts...that way you can take home your souvenir that night AND at most concerts, THE GUYS come out to meet and greet the audience!
What singles, albums, cassettes, CD's, videos were they ever on/in?The list is a long one... There was first a single released on the Alley Cat label under the band name The Falling Pebbles which was a name prior to THE BUCKINGHAMS. "Laudy Miss Claudy/Virginia Wolf" were the cuts on that single. Rowe Play Me Back 1013 "Kind Of A Drag" - a special red wax juke box 45 released in 1966 that could only be found on a jukebo...
How can I get to meet THE BUCKS and/or get their autograph?THE BUCKINGHAMS were one of the very first 1960's bands to come out after their concerts and meet and greet the audience and sign autographs. Hopefully, they'll get to meet you real soon!
Who are the horns guys?When they appear with THE BUCKS, the horn guys for 2002 are Carlo Isabelli, Chuck Morgan, and Jim Kaczmarek.
What are some of THE BUCKS future projects?THE GUYS are always working on music projects! Their next two ventures are a new LIVE CD and a Christmas CD.
What are "unknown" facts about each of the current BUCKS?Bob loves to give facts about Ohio (helpful hint: NEVER ask him for any of those facts unless you have hours and hours to hear the answer!) and drinks black coffee from morning to night. Bruce runs for miles and miles each and every day even when traveling with THE BUCKS and can give you zillions of facts about history in such a way that makes history come alive! Carl has ...
What can I do to bring THE BUCKINGHAMS to my town?There's a lot you can do to make that happen! Call your local chamber of commerce and ask to talk to the planning committee OR call your local radio station and encourage them to bring THE BUCKS to an arena in your area (we'll even set up an interview with CARL and/or NICK for that station!) OR talk to your place of employment and suggest THE BUCKINGHAMS as entertainment f...
What was the Happy Together Tour and are they currently with a tour?The Happy Together Tour was the most successful concert tour of 1985! Along with THE BUCKINGHAMS, the other bands that performed on that tour were The Turtles, Tommy James and the Shodells, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and the Grass Roots. THE BUCKINGHAMS have been touring the country with the "Solid Gold Sixties Tour" along with Tommy James, The Turtles, The Gra...
Do THE BUCKS write music?All of THE GUYS dabble in song writing. To hear some of CARL's and BRUCE's talent, you should check out their CD, "Terra Firma!" CARL is currently working on a solo project! |
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