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Formed: 1961 in NY
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Pop/Rock

Biography:
Though they had a bunch of hits across the 1960s, Jay & the Americans were a throwback to a previous era in their doo wop-influenced vocals, neatly groomed, short-haired appearance, and mix of pop/rock with operatic schmaltz. Built around the nec ...More >>

Discography: 1995 Live & Unreleased 1975 Capture the Moment 1970 Wax Museum, Vol. 2 1970 Wax Museum, Vol. 1 1969 Sands of Time More >>

Filmograpy:

1989	Rock 'n' Roll History, Vol. 1: American Rock - the '60's
1966	Wild, Wild Winter
	Hullabaloo, Vol. 12

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Group Members: Marty Sanders Kenny Vance Sandy Yaguda Jay Traynor Howie Kane More >> Similar Artists: Neil Diamond The Association The Lettermen The American Breed Marty Robbins More >>

Influenced By: The Drifters The Mystics More >> Followers: Steely Dan More >>

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