Doo-wop vocal group The Dovells was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in
1957. The group’s line-up changed several times but they are best known for
featuring a lead vocalist by the name of Len Borisoff, who would change his
stage name to Len Barry and achieve success as a solo artist. Other members of
The Dovells included Jerry Gross (born Summers), Arnie Silver, Mike Freda and
Jim Mealy (AKA Danny Brooks). Originally called The Booktones, Gross left the
the band to form a new group called The Gems. The remaining members signed with
Parkway Records label in 1960 and changed t...