The Buckinghams in Concert

One of the favorite roving reporters on Chicago's music scene, known as McCrackin, posts regularly on YouTube. The following clip is from McCrackin's interview with Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna before they went on stage at Wood Dale, August 16, 2009. To check out McCrackin's other YouTube videos, search YouTube for mccrackin1000. For more on The Buckinghams, go to www.thebuckinghams.com

The Buckinghams are this year's featured entertainment for the Tower Theatre Foundation's benefit concert, to be held at Ranch at the Canyons, in Terrebonne, Oregon, Saturday, Sept. 26th. "The Tower Theatre Foundation and the Ranch at the Canyons resort have forged a unique partnership to produce a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert Saturday, September 26, 2009, featuring the 1960s hitmakers THE BUCKINGHAMS. They will perform all their memory-evoking, dance-inducing chart toppers, including Hey Baby, They’re Playing Our Song; Susan; Kind of a Drag; Don’t You Care, plus other great tunes of the late ‘60s and early 70s." "This event takes place on the banks of the scenic Crooked River, which meanders through the Ranch... ...The Ranch and the Tower have extensive connections to the Central Oregon community and are deeply rooted in the history and current lifestyles of this beautiful region." The private fundraiser is being sponsored by US Bank and Schwabe, Williamso...

Liz Harris, publisher of "Keep Rockin' Magazine," did a three-page feature story on The Chicago Hitmakers' Concert at the Star Plaza Theatre, in Merrillville, IN. Ronnie Rice opened the show, followed by The Ides of March, featuring Jim Peterik, and The Buckinghams, 3 of Chicagoland's favorite acts. To get a copy, visit www.krmag.com . Here's a preview of some of the pictures you'll see. Get a copy to read Liz Harris' backstage visit with Carl Giammarese, Nick Fortuna, and Bob and Michele Abrams. No one wanted to leave that night as the music was unforgettable. Pictured below are The Buckinghams, including The Buckinghorns, whose signature horn sound always brings great memories of all their hits. Full story is available in the October issue of "Keep Rockin' Magazine."

Blogger Music Critic "Big Geez" featured the music of The Buckinghams today. "The British musical invasion of the Sixties changed the face of pop music, but not just in terms of the music itself. The songs from bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones were tremendously popular, but a lot of American bands also adopted the look, complete with shaggy haircuts and English-style clothes. I've written before about one such band (Beau Brummels), but there were a lot of others going down that road as well, and some of them had a surprising amount of success. For a while, one of the most popular was the group known as the Buckinghams..." ..."In later years, original members Giammarese and Fortuna started up the group again to tour the Oldies circuit, and have done well keeping alive the music they made famous." Read the entire post at: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/retro-redux-chicagos-faux-british-buckinghams/

Now on sale, the October issue of Keep Rockin' Magazine with two stories featuring The Buckinghams, a photo essay on Dick Biondi, stories of Clear Lake, Iowa and Buddy Holly, mentioning John Pickering, of The Picks, and cover story on Chubby Checker. Check it out at www.krmag.com and order there or find it in local bookstores. The story of The Buckinghams begins with two Chicago groups who were performing on the same stages around town in the early 1960s. From one group, The Centuries, three members of the future group The Buckinghams would emerge. Pictured here are Carl Giammarese, Gerald Elarde, Nick Fortuna, and Curtis Bachman.

Stanly County Concert Association presents The Buckinghams at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center Stanly County Concert Association presents The Buckinghams at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center 7:30pm - 9:30pm September 12, 2009 Stanly County Concert Association presents the 62nd season of Live On Our Stage Concert Series with The Buckinghams. The Buckinghams have continually toured the nation with their signature pop/rock style. The show is filled with harmony, spontaneity, humor and a musical strength that appeals to not only their loyal fans, but forges new links with younger generations as well. For more information call 704.986.3666 Stanly County Agri-Civic Center 26032 Newt Rd # B Albemarle, NC 28001-7461 24-hour events hotline: 704.986.3816 www.stanlyciviccenter.com

On May 27, 1967, The Buckinghams were on American Bandstand, performing "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," and "Kind of a Drag" on American Bandstand that night 42 years ago. On May 27, 2009, Danny Lake interviewed Carl Giammarese as Danny filled in for Dick Biondi during the Memorial Day weekend. To listen to Danny's interview with Carl, click on this link for the podcast: http://images.radcity.net/5150/3708511.mp3 Check out WLS 94.7 in Chicago or www.trueoldies.com every Saturday night on WLS for "Saturday Night Party with Danny Lake" from 7 to 11 pm CST.