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The Three Chuckles

New York, United States · 1950 – 1958

The Three Chuckles is a music group from New York, United States, active 1950–1958.

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The Three Chuckles was an early American rock & roll group from Brooklyn.
They formed around 1950, naming themselves after a popular candy of the day, and played East Coast establishments.
They were founded by Tommy Romano,Phil Benti and Russ Gilberto.
In 1953 Phil Benti decide to leave the group and Teddy Randazzo joined them as new lead Vocal and accordionist and signed Charlie Bush as their manager.
Their act at this time included a great deal of comedy in addition to their music.
In 1956 Teddy Randazzo left to go as a solo act,the group replaced Teddy with Jackie Farrell but they never recorded.
They broke up in 1958.
Tommy Romano,Teddy Randazzo and Russ Gilberto reunited as The Chuckles in 1961 for a one-off release for ABC Records, before disbanding for good.
Members
* Tommy Romano - vocals, guitar
* Tommy "Russ" Gilberto - vocals, bass
* Phil Bentl - accordion (did not record with group)
* Teddy Randazzo - accordion, vocals
* Jackie Farrell - accordion (did not record with group)

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