Jay and the Americans Profile
Members:
John "Jay" Traynor (vocals, 1959-62)
Sandy Yaguda (vocals, 1959-70)
Sidell Sherman (vocals,
1959-70)
Kenny Vance (vocals, 1959-70)
Howie Kane (vocals, 1959-70)
David "Jay" Black (vocals,
1962-present)
Phil Granger (trumpet, 1989-present)
Steven Donaghey (bass, vocals,
1984-present)
Mark Reinhart (guitar, vocals, 1980-present)
Rob Schwimmer (keyboards, vocals,
1977-present)
Bobby Tombasco (guitar, percussion, vocals, 1978-present)
John Tombasco (drums, 1979-present)
Also Called:
Jay Black and the Americans
Genres:
Pop
Formed: In 1959 in New York, New York, U.S.A.
Did You Know:
The original band disbanded in 1970. A later court settlement allowed Jay Traynor and Jay Black to both perform under the name.