Biography
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Years Active
1965 – present (59 years)
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Members
- Bernie LaPorta (1968 – present)
- Bob Miranda
- David Libert (1965 – 1970)
- John Paiva (1970 – 1973)
- Ralph DiVito (1965 – 1968)
The Happenings is an American pop music group that originated in the 1960s. The band continues to perform with lead singer Bob Miranda as the only remaining original member.
Formed by Bob Miranda, David Libert, Tom Giuliano, and Ralph DiVito, after they all graduated high school in Paterson, New Jersey, their major hits were "See You in September" (1966) (originally recorded by the Tempos in 1959) and a cover version of the George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin song, "I Got Rhythm" (1967), updated for the group's sunshine pop musical style. Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, "See You In September" the song was listed in a memo containing 150 songs that radio conglomerate Clear Channel Communications recommended to be pulled from the airwaves - despite the fact that the song is about two lovers saying goodbye for the summer and had nothing whatsoever to do with terrorism.
The group had nine US Billboard Hot 100 Singles hits from 1966 to 1968. The band continues to perform with lead singer Bob Miranda as the only remaining original member.
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