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From the mid1960’s into the 70’s, “The Vogues” could be heard on radio stations coast to coast. They were also featured on the top television shows of the time like, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, The Mike Douglas Show, multiple times with Dick Clark’s iconic American Bandstand, and many more.

The Vogues unique sound was instantly recognizable and memorable. It was a lively fresh rock ’n roll with an American style that pierced the British invasion.” Their first song to top the charts at #4 and capture hearts was “You’re The One” written by Petula Clark in 1965. 

Who can forget “Five O’clock World?” Not only was this a top 5 single in 1965, it remains a top request by fans today.  In 1997, comedian and actor Drew Carey adopted this as the theme song for his very popular television sitcom, adding new fuel to the Vogues fire.

Military Veterans, particularly those who served during the Vietnam conflict, remember how Armed Forces Radio regularly featured the Vogues hits including, “You Are My Special Angel?” You may recall, Bobby Helms first hit the airwaves with this unforgettable lyric, but the Vogues took it to another level using lush orchestration combined with powerful vocal harmonies to make it even more memorable. 

Also appearing in 1968, “Turn Around Look at Me” took the world by storm. It was also an orchestral love ballad that established this new sound for the Vogues and firmly locked it in time.

Four gold records,  two platinum albums, and fifty plus years later, The Vogues continue to sellout audiences at concerts around the country. 

The Vogues were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001, and remain one of the top vocal groups on the oldies concert circuit today.

You will remember these great songs!

Original Members

Bill Burkette, Hugh Geyer, Donnie Miller, Chuck Blasko

1965 

You're The One - #4 in the USA

5 O'Clock World - #4 in the USA 

1966

The Land Of Milk & Honey - Top 20

1967

Magic Town - Top 25

1968

Till - Top 10

(You Are) My Special Angel - #7 in the USA

Turn Around Look At Me - #5 in the USA, #1 in Canada

Members Now

Troy Elich

Troy loves all kinds of sports and is a walking encyclopedia of Professional Sports trivia and statistics.

He began singing in the Vogues with his Dad, Stan Elich, Bill Burkette, and Hugh Geyer.

He has now spent half of his own adult life singing with the Vogues.

Royce Taylor

Was a Disc Jockey known as "Royce, Your Voice in the Morning" on WKTX FM in Pennsylvania.

Once owned a Tuxedo business.

He is an ordained minister and was conferred a Doctor of Divinity degree.

Elliott McCoy

Elliott McCoy is a native of eastern Kentucky and is a direct descendant of the famous Hatfield-McCoy Feud. 

Elliott began singing rock 'n' roll at 15.  He spent years in singing intricate four part harmony gospel music. Now he’s rock'n' the same vocal stylings with the Vogues.

Chronology of Members

  • Pete Garofalo – Baritone (1974-1983) 
  • Bo Wagner – Lead Vocals (1983-1986, 2017-2024) 
  • Gary Racan – Lead & 1st Tenor (1983-1986) 
  • Gino Biscotti – Lead Vocals (1986) 
  • Allen Simms – 1st Tenor (1986) 
  • Terry Brightbill – Lead Guitar, Lead & Baritone (1986-2000) 
  • Beth Brightbill – Drums (1986-2000) 
  • Keith DiPiazza – Keyboards (1986-1987, 1990-1991) 
  • Mike Vigilante – Bass Guitar (1986-1987) 
  • Charmaine Woods – Keyboards (1987-1988)
  • Gary Shaeffer – 1st Tenor (1986-1988) Bass Guitar (1992-1997) 
  • Jeff Knabb – Bass Guitar, Baritone Vocals (1987-1989), Keyboards (1991-1994) 
  • Amy Banister – Background Vocals (1987-1988) 
  • Armand DeMille - Lead Vocals & 1st Tenor   (1988-1991, 2013-2014)
  • Ed Wilson - Keyboards (1988-1990)
  • Richard Kolb - Bass Guitar (1989-1990)
  • Stan Elich - Lead, Baritone, 2nd Tenor (1989-2010)
  • Jay Van Sciock - Bass Guitar (1990-1992)
  • Lynn Royce Taylor - Lead & 1st Tenor (1991-1997, 2013 - present)
  • Harkless Keyboards (1994 - 1997)
  • Jim Campagna - Lead & 1st Tenor (1997 - 2010)
  • Dan Brady - Keyboards (1997 - 1999)
  • Bob Shawgo - Bass Guitar (1997 - 1999)
  • Joe Gribus - Keyboards (1999 - 2004)
  • Bruce Shwartz - Bass Guitar (1999 - 2000)
  • Troy Elich - Lead & Baritone (2000 - present)
  • Dave Riccadonna – Drums (2000-2002)
  • Tom Lamb – Lead Guitar (2000-2015, 2023-present)
  • Emiliano Decena – Bass Guitar (2000-2008)
  • Art Deleonardis – Drums (2002-present)
  • Dave Watkins – Keyboards (2004-2008)
  • Rich Gooch – Bass Guitar (2008-2020)
  • Dean Mastrangelo – Keyboards (2008-2014), Lead Guitar (2017-2021)
  • John Bigler – Keyboards, Lead & 2nd Tenor vocals (2010-2012)                                 
  • JR Wright – Keyboards (2014-present)   
  • Albert Pavlik – lead guitar (2015-2017)       
  • Paul Page - Bass Guitar (2021-present) 
  • Shawn Stevens - Baritone (2022-2023)    
  • Sean Moran - Baritone (2024-present)    
  • Elliott McCoy - Baritone (2024-present)

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