The Grand Prees

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The Grand Prees were a Doo Wop group from So. Philly during the period of 1961 thru 1964. The members of the group were Vince Palace (lead), Anthony Armentani (1st tenor), Nicky Pucillo (2nd tenor), Jimmy Romano (baritone) and Johnny Lombardo (bass). All but Nicky attended Thomas Junior High School. The group was orignaly formed by Anthony, the cousin of Anthony from Anthony & The Sophmores, and whose sister was the girlfriend of Jimmy Testa of The Four Jays. Anthony Armentani recruited Jimmy Romano, and Jimmy recruited Vinny. Here is a Discography of their recordings:

[edit] Discography

As by the Grand Prees: Sound Plus (dub) My Desire/ Foolish Things (1962),

• Haral Records Alone/ I’m Gone #779 (1963),

J & G Records World’s Fairest Chic/ Other Worlds #1719 (1964).

As by Jimmy Eden & Revelers (Grand Prees backing Jim Testa uncredited):

Haral Records Goddess of Love/ Beatle Walk #780 (1963)