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 the 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 Webb's, “The Worst That Could Happen.” Other hits include
"Welcome Me Love," "Blessed Is The Rain," and "Your Husband, My
Wife." The Band’s 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, LA's Universal Amphitheater, as well as 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 Carolina's 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 band’s history. As they begin their fifth decade
performing, The Brooklyn Bridge leaves a rich legacy in the annals
of Rock n Roll.