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David Troy Somerville (October 2, 1933 – July 14, 2015) was a Canadian singer operating primarily in the United States, best known as the co-founder, and original lead singer, of The Diamonds, one of the most popular vocal groups of the 1950s.
Dave Somerville, who cofounded rock & roll group The Diamonds and toured with legends like Fats Domino and Chuck Berry, passed away from cancer in 2015. He also performed as David Troy and The Four Preps, and was inducted into five music halls of fame.
The Diamonds are a Canadian vocal quartet that rose to prominence in the 1950s and early 1960s with 16 Billboard hit records. The original members were Dave Somerville (lead), Ted Kowalski (tenor), Phil Levitt (baritone), and Bill Reed (bass). [2] .
18. Juli 2015 · Dave Somerville was the original lead singer of the Canadian doo wop group the Diamonds, who had hits like Little Darlin' and The Stroll. He also sang folk, acted, wrote songs and joined other groups like the Four Preps and WW Fancy.
17. Juli 2015 · Dave Somerville, the lead singer of the famed doo-wop group The Diamonds, best known for their 1957 hit “Little Darlin’,” has died. He was 81.
David-Troy Somerville (a.k.a. Diamond Dave ), was one of the most gifted Pop vocalists and musical treasures of all time. He capitalized on his distinctive baritone voice, four octave vocal range, leading man good looks and a vibrant personality to create a career spanning over six decades as a singer, songwriter, actor and voice over artist.
16. Juli 2015 · Dave Somerville, co-founder and original lead singer of the 1950's rock 'n' roll vocal group The Diamonds, passed away in 2015 from cancer. He was known for his distinctive voice, four octave range, and hits like "Little Darlin'" and "The Stroll".
