The Devotions

The Devotions are an American doo wop group. Their single of a novelty song called "Rip Van Winkle" was released in 1961 on Delta Records; the tune was re-released on Roulette Records in 1962 and again on Roulette in 1963.[1] The tune became a hit on the third release, peaking at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.[2]

The Devotions
The Devotions performing in 2016
Background information
OriginAstoria, Queens, New York
Genres
  • Doo wop
Years active1960–present
Websitewww.thedevotions.net

Members

  • Bob Weisbrod
  • Ray Sanchez
  • Bob Hovorka
  • Frank Pardo
  • Joe Pardo
  • Eugene McCaffery
  • Daniel DeMauro
  • Joe Del Pizzo
  • Al Vieco

References

  1. Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th edn, 2000
  2. The Devotions at Allmusic.com
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