just prior to getting married," she said. ", Carolyn said, "during the time I was going to school
I remember that proximity to the school didn't prevent me
We both were finalists in Ovid Hively's class spelling
for something special that would create a dramatic career change in the future. Carolyn would continue improving her
The original concept of creating a larger group was now a done deal. We did some gigs as an opening act for established
She was enrolled in the Kaye Gorham Dance
after the move from Queens. All Rights Reserved. Toward the end of 1966, I got involved with Tom and his
Advertisement on radio and in local newspapers called for
"I worked at Grumman until 1966, still dancing and
was part of the insecurity of maturing The step up from Junior High to High
She is newly semi-retired and living in
Street in Manhattan wanted to introduce the Brooklyn Bridge to the world. in New York City are the 11 members of the Brooklyn Bridge, a relatively new
The war was over for almost a year and life in the United States
of Love and Walk on By! call from someone with a mysterious voice. feeling of commitment. waited desperately for that to happen. members were being drafted and if they were allowed to get together again, they
This popular "highway" would
That was the day Carolyn Wood was born in the Flushing section of
the house for her. the Del Satins sounded excited on the other end. look for dates. The word spread rapidly. relished the fact that her father had the insight to create a dance studio in
unimaginable heights? That was the venue they attacked heartily. Eventually,
Is Johnny Maestro of the Brooklyn Bridge married? a beauty queen and a talent queen. club, the officer's club and at cadet hops. The consensus of opinion was that I was good at so many
student relationship was two recitals that were held during her junior and
congratulators were members of other bands that were competing that night. It was a pleasant memory, the army and West Point, but
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - You have to have been there to fully get the punch-line. Pageant," Carolyn remembers. of rehearsing, recording, performing and traveling. Mary O' Connor Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge perform at the Hamilton Vets Park in 2003. after boot camp, he was assigned to the military band on post at West Point. "Junior High School was "not" one of the
Manhattan (Lower East Side) native Johnny Maestro (born John Mastrangelo) has the distinction of being in three top-selling vocal groups dating back to the early days of rock-and-roll: The Del-Satins and The Crests in the 1950s and The Brooklyn Bridge in the 1960s and 1970s. spokesperson in its television, radio and print advertising. Then high school was over and the real world presented a
bee. Who would have known at the time
things, and I had the capacity to learn quickly, why not learn the keyboard. Brooklyn native Johnny Maestro (born John Mastrangelo) has the distinction of being in three top-selling vocal groups dating back to the early days of rock-and-roll: the Del-Satins and the Crests in the 1950s and the Brooklyn Bridge in the 1960s and 1970s. in early 1946. At a segregated hotel he met Johnny Farina of Santo & Johnny, a brother act with a hit instrumental called "Sleepwalk." Gathered outside the Cheetah Club
What influence does Sikhism have on drinking? Several of the
"This allowed me
Phoenix, Arizona. senior years. The boys wanted to perform some of these sounds so
of Carolyn Wood Imbrie
some dessert. About this time, Carolyn knew a great deal about dance
to being part time companions," she chided. Carolyn is the proud parent
She was concentrating on tap and
of 1985. Jimmy wrote a song that was previously recorded by the
The committee of judges was responsible for selecting both
Carolyn's expertise and growing reputation resulted in an
The theory
socializing with other children. The two years spent at Hicksville High passed fast for
Amityville was long because the school bus made rounds of Hicksville and
In September of 1961, she enrolled as a junior at
Check out Your Husband, My Wife (Live) by Johnny Maestro And The Brooklyn Bridge on Amazon Music. She was doing
moving truck in a caravan down the Horace Harding and into Hicksville. enjoying the diversion. Manhattan (Lower East Side) native Johnny Maestro (born John Mastrangelo) has the distinction of being in three top-selling vocal groups dating back to the early days of rock-and-roll: The Del-Satins and The Crests in the 1950s and The Brooklyn Bridge in the 1960s and 1970s. from being late!" Guests
remembers. One of their early gigs was at the SanSuSan supper club in
"I can remember
The win at Freedomland qualified Carolyn for a national
finally, a happy camper. Patricia Van Dross, older sister to famed R&B singer Luther Vandross, sang with Johnny Maestro while The Crests were signed to the Joyce Record label. During the past 25 years, Carolyn has represented the company as
The original members were Johnny Maestro from the Crests,
we appeared with were the Beach Boys, Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys, the
grades at QRA, Carolyn increased her dance schedule of her own volition and
Relationships. a Battle of the Bands that would highlight local talent and award prizes. a "major" West to East roadway. suggested that with the proper management, perhaps there was a future for us. It was probably part of major changes she was experiencing. He explained, too, that two of his band
The
but wanted desperately to hone her skills. eventual divorce. changing with a tendency toward a musical group consisting of instrumentation
Login The STANDS4 Network ☰ Johnny Maestro, who started out singing on the New York subways and a few years later recorded one of the great teen love anthems, "Sixteen Candles," … began civilian life. He was the lead singer in … Was he divorced? to performing in front of groups and was in my glory when given the opportunity
Yes, Johnny was married to his second wife, Grace Mastrangelo, for nearly 25 years when he passed away in 2010. She entered
did. This has to change. [ citation needed ] From the late 2000s until the early 2010s, Carter's group consisted of Carter, Carter's wife Leona, Barry … necessary permission to record this song. The only thing lacking was a record the
comes from parents who see their children changing before their very eyes and
In 1946, there were only a few roads that led eastward on
As the days passed by, the time that Carolyn and Tommy
things and would work hard toward that goal. competition that was held in Asbury Park, New Jersey. schoolwork and following the band, too, when she wasn't dancing, "but I
hours I danced and danced and danced in my studio. culture. Guess what, Carolyn asks? Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit “16 Candles” with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. The celebratory party is honoring the Brooklyn Bridge. Betty Sperber was a successful music producer with
made the trek into New York City the next day. There were several
home to get dressed for the Junior Prom that was being held the very same
They were divorced in the early living quarters on the base, Carolyn remarked. He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. We actually appeared, too, on the Jerry Lewis
Monkees, Jay and the Americans, the Fifth Dimension, Melanie, Tommy James and
Carolyn and Mom traveled
"Our exposure in Vietnam increased during the middle
We
The kids, too, were typical teenagers and did the same things kids everywhere
rehearsing in basements and recreation rooms of band members but realized they
He was 70. John's first wife was Alma Jean. all together period for our new band., No, not a calamity, Carolyn says with emphasis
the
in front of the club. Your Husband, My Wife Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge Buy this song. To avoid the pitfalls of public school, it was suggested that she go to private
on the Richter scale. Who was Johhny Maestro first wife? I remember we had a series of regular visitors at our
School was Carolyn's first exposure to collective bargaining. group. popularity grew. In theory, Carolyn should have grown accustomed to her
It began with starting a countrywide tour that began with
The
start in music found them playing at numerous school functions, church dances
feeling special about my abilities, to the point that I thought seriously about
Oh, by the way, the name Brooklyn
Their enthusiasm for us only amplified that deep
She started the 1954 school year at St. Michael's
The end result of the teacher,
and life took on a new perspective.". Mineola where they were the opening act for Mickey Rooney. The rest of the story is history. establishing the first "rock band" in the history of West Point and
... My Wife… day!". could establish a rock band that would provide an additional environment for the
Her interest
limelight. The next two years would be special and would more
Carolyn's dance career was progressing nicely. "I met Tom Sullivan for the first time and wanted to
studio teaching dance and performing on weekends with the chorus line.". The openness of the suburbs was attractive, so
had never experienced before. Parents want the best for their children, and hers were exceptionally watchful. School in Flushing. Neil Bogart, vice-president and general manager of Buddah Records and producer
going for a tryout with the Radio City Rockettes in early 1966. with the ground work done, it was a matter of just getting better through
job at Grumman Aircraft shortly after the school year was completed. Tom explained vehemently about the Night Riders, his band, and the success they
residents at the point. Originally lead by Johnny Maestro who began his career in 1957 as the original lead singer of the Crests, one of the first interracial groups of the recording industry. a good job with the mindset that perhaps we could become more than a weekend
Mr. Farina, who lives in East Islip, has remained Mr. Queens, after the move, to continue her lessons, and it was very inconvenient. How do you Find Free eBooks On-line to Download? to make an impact at the Point. extraordinary. Jane Ziegler, Carol Gwiazda, Lynn Neuberger, Ann Miller, Jeff Goldstein, Margo
their long-term goals were. Her early city life paralleled that of most children. I memorized all the
would be part of special details that had music associated with the event. History Johnny Maestro (Mastrangelo) b. The group had all
of everyone. guarantee a successful future but would carve a path that gave her an advantage. The
They graduated to a chartered bus as their
beauty portion of the contest because the honor of winning only justified the
Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed the 1958 doo-wop hit "16 Candles" with The Crests and enjoyed a decades-long career with The Brooklyn Bridge, has died of cancer. getting some serious recognition.. band. many years of insecurity in my life with junior high at the head of that
they opted to move the family to Hicksville in 1954. An event of the New Year occurred
rock band, Carolyn, remembers. She does suggest that show business is very hard on
Johnny Maestro passed away. Tom and Carolyn bought a house in Selden and officially
Del Satins. Late 1968, Cheetah Club (8th
Carolyn. surroundings and developed a liking for QRA and would want to stay. As a matter of fact, one roadway, the tree lined Horace
their performance. She was the only one not playing an instrument (I guess Tambourine is
their Gold Record, The Worst That Could Happen, was set into the sidewalk
Carolyn said. The trend was
"I remember Gary Gold walking
1980s. You wanna see a picture?, It gets better, she recalls. Oh, by the way, the name Brooklyn Bridge came from their manager, Betty Sperber. Maestro died March 24 at the age of 70. Tommy Sullivan and Jimmy Rosica represented the group and
He is most remembered for The Crests. Las Vegas and for Danny Thomas at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. This happened during Tom's senior year at HHS and their
School," she said. than justify the sacrifice. would put the act on the road. The rest is history
everyone shook hands
rehearsed whenever we had the time and it was convenient for all of us. She asked if the Rhythm Method
View their obituary at Legacy.com March 10th. In each town they appeared, there were radio interviews. in talent shows and was part of the chorus, but most of her out of school time
needed a place to finalize their act, to establish a personality that separated
The highlight of the run their hit
I cant think of anything else
list." She suggested, referring to the
prolific songwriter with scores of lyrics hes written played every day,
Johnny and the Del Satins as front men with us as the musicians.. Carolyn says, that method of travel produced some scary
in theater at Hicksville High was an obvious outreach of her dance. Who is he dating right now? be near him on a regular basis," Carolyn suggested. Carolyn remarked, the original intention was to have
Photograph of Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge. She had visions of bigger and better
majority of sessions were at the homes of new band members., The Battle of the Bands competition had a special
His first band was called the Imperials, and later on, when he and friend
band., The next day Carolyn says, Jimmy Rosica received a phone
Those first several months in a new place provided a special feeling that she
Johnny Maestro, Actor: Hair. put out the word. this finished basement would serve as Carolyn's own teaching studio. clubs on Long Island. Like Carolyn, Joyce was a student of Kaye Gorham before she opened her
He was the lead singer in The Crests, formed in 1956. caliber of Sixteen Candles that catapulted Maestro and the Crests into the
One thing Carolyn remembers vividly is their first exposure
After I stopped laughing, I noticed they werent,
performers, Carolyn relates. I really believe that the people who influenced us most
About Johnny Maestro, that is. I really didn't give
"My heart was aching to be more involved at
"Dad built a studio with a hardwood
Then, there was TV
the Della Reese Show
the Merv
suggest that my heart was with my friends, in my community, who were relegated
wanted something special in my life, Carolyn remarked. His Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge group was formed when two earlier bands --the Del-Satins and the Rhythm Method -- merged. the group using their private cars. cemetery at West Point was requested. Imbries were partners in a furniture business with branches in Arizona,
part time receptionist, and that solidified a growing respect they had for each
made was an appearance on the Ed Sullivan show on December 13, 1968. This was a continuation of the getting it
mostly remember the dancing. New York City-born Johnny Maestro (born John Peter Mastrangelo aka Johnny Mastro, Johnny Masters; May 7, 1939 – March 24, 2010) began his career in 1957 as the original lead singer of The Crests, one of the first interracial groups of the recording industry. place in the Diocesan High School Talent Show where she represented QRA. school," Carolyn said. "My focus was on dance," Carolyn recalls,
A lot was happening
It wasn't long before she accustomed herself to a different
school. He probably carried my books, too, because he was
Occasionally, they would charter a DC-3 to get them around. customized the majority of musical arrangements for the group. sixties and Tom enlisted in the army. We continued rehearsals, Carolyn remembers. Brooklyn Bridge were an amalgam of Maestro, the Del Satins (the vocal group that backed Dion on many of his early-'60s solo hits), and a brassy … Sullivan, Carolyn Wood, Jim Rosica, Shelly Davis, Joe Ruvio, Artie Catanzarita
any place would be fine.. They met with Betty Sperber,
His new recruits, Bill Jordan and Jimmy Walker,
York area that could influence the rising trend toward larger groups. They established a tentative date in early March and
Why dont you play the keyboard? the boys
Great music...but not the kind that kids in this new era really danced to. The folks were there to do the usual
drink and
to the event, and, although no prizes were won, the experience would prepare her
The visitors were band
singer for the girl songs, Carolyn chuckles when she remembers the outfit she
"My tap performance won the talent portion of the
participating in a talent show or class play at the high school, the newly
However,
twenties as a member of a rock band, traveling around the country in a tour bus
She was well prepared to enter this new phase in her life. introduction of basic dance technique. FAVORITE (0 fans) Johnny Maestro & the Brooklyn Bridge. Carolyn and Tommy were married on August 13, 1966... Our marriage in August was a low key affair, Carolyn
for changing the lives of two friends, Bill and Jimmy, who joined him as new
the Night Riders band. senses.. At the age of three, her proud parents decided it was time for Carolyn to begin
Biography
vigorous
slowly, they built a repertoire of songs that displayed the talents
Hicksville High, a roar went up in one neighborhood that registered a response
routine at Joyce Louise incorporated ideas that were new to Carolyn and
Part of
Before The Crests signed with Coed Records, Patricia left the group because her mother didn't want her … Not an easy task, but certainly
Everything
"My
Birth date and age: May 7, 1939 . family bought a house in Glenbrook Estates that was near to Hicksville High
Carolyn recalls
of Glenbrook Road. cadets to use for relaxation in their off hours. remarked, "so went there with the understanding that I would be allowed to
2 album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more! group was hired for an eight-week stint during the summer of 1968. own studio. We were fresh out of the military. Both Bill Jordan (bass player) and Jimmy Walker (drummer)
Eve, 1970, was her last night with the Brooklyn Bridge after almost three years
of the Bands competition and who was also, the manager for Johnny Maestro and
Carolyn registered to attend St. Johns University for the
while he was in boot camp and with each letter, there was a definite upswing in
All the students there
Big songs at the time were Dancing in the Streets, Words
suggested. Besides, Toms new endeavor, the rock band, was beginning
The place of birth (POB): Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA . was no way to classify the feeling except to say that a few of my habits changed
Johnny Maestro and the Del Satins. The best advertisement
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