This article is about the Australian vocal harmony group. For the American rock and roll band, see Thom Bresh.
The Crescents
l to r: Mike Downes, Col Loughnan, Kel Palace
Background information
Origin
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Vocal harmony, pop, doo wop
Years active
1958 (1958)–1962 (1962)
Labels
Leedon, Lee Gordon
Past members
Col Loughnan
Mike Downes
Dennis O'Keefe
Kel Palace
Alan Roberts
The Crescents were a vocal harmony group which formed in Sydney, Australia in late 1958 under the name The 4 Tops (not associated with American quartet, the Four Tops). The Crescents were best known for their Top 10 hit "Mr. Blue" and for their tours with Lee Gordon's "Big Shows" supporting Johnnie Ray, Fabian, and Ricky Nelson.
Dennis O'Keefe, Kel Palace, Mike Downes, and Col Loughnan formed The 4 Tops, however a few months later O'Keefe left, and the remaining trio changed their name to The Crescents. Johnny O'Keefe became their manager, and promoted his young vocalists with live performances, appearances on his television program, "Six O'Clock Rock", in print media, and by signing them to Leedon Records. O'Keefe used his connection with Gordon to secure inclusion in the Big Shows. This move paid dividends when the audiences showed strong appreciation, in particular teenage girls.
The Crescents released seven singles, and two EPs, with "Mr. Blue" reaching the Top 10 in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, their only hit record. In 1962, Downes left the group, followed later the same year by Loughnan, who joined the Delltones. Shortly thereafter, the group disbanded.
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