Bill Deal Television Concert- billdealonline.com or billdeal.com

Frankie Avalon introduces Bill Deal, Ammon Tharp,and Wayne Kessinger, "The Sheiks of Shag", in this LIVE television performance. From Bill Deal Jr. and Family. More videos at www.billdealonline.com . ENJOY !!! Copyright 2008, Bill Deal Jr. Inc. All rights reserved.

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Music

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• bill
• deal
• rhondels
• frankie
• avalon
• beach
• music
• shag
• ammon

[EditorBPress]

Actually, they didn't get swamped by the British invasion at all. Bill Deal & the Rhondels had three national hits in 1969--well after the Brits showed up on this side of the Atlantic. They had their own national tour in 1970. Bill Deal said this about touring: “You travel from town to town, different room every night. When you have children back home, that’s something that’s important. We decided to pull off the road and stay home. It worked out well.” So they chose to be a good regional band.

[Antlers68]

@JamesPortland

James they were always popular in the Southeast because of the popularity of "Beach Music" but I think nationally they were swamped by the British Invasion.

[sammyselmer]

I remember the Peppermint Beach Club in Virginia Beach as the home of Bill Deal & the Rhondels, featuring Roy Hines. They were THE premier band in the entire Tidewater area in the 60s, when Rhythm & Blues became Soul Music. Always had a tight brass section, excellent musicians, excellent performances! They often shared the stage with Buddy & the Pop Tops. On the Peninsula (my side), it was The Fugitives (Hampton), and The Sheepherders (Newport News). Great memories!

[TheNdcarson01]

great songs! Thanks for posting this! Brings back Great memories!

[SIGNALSTAT]

great memories of growing up in portsmouth va and going to townpoint park in norfolk and seeing bill deal and ammon tharp back in the 80s.rest in peace bill.

[pvtpstr]

I'll never forget my big sis sneaking me into the Va Beach Peppermint Lounge one summer Sunday afternoon in '66 to see the original group. Their sound was so full and powerful, it just completely wrecked any pride I felt in my own crappy little garage band.

[lakewoodil]

East coast beach music at its best, period.

[JOEP123ful]

THESE GUY'S ARE FANTASTIC...I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR.DEAL....THAT WAS A BLOW I WAS'NT READY FOR....SUCH A GREAT TALENT....I GREW UP IN MASSACHUSETTS IN THE EARLY 60'S RIGHT UP UNTILL 1975....YOU ALWAYS HEARD BILL AND THE RHONDELS. ON THE AM STATIONS...WE COULD PICK UP WCAO LATE AT NIGHT AND LISTEN TO WHAT WAS HAPPINING IN AND AROUND THE BALTIMORE AREA...MR. THARP...BEING A DRUMMER MYSELF...I WOULD LOVE TO JAM WITH YOU.. THANKS FOR POSTING R I P MR.DEAL WE SURE MISS YOU...

[HoosierDaDa]

One of my fav's from the late 60's! Too bad we lost Bill at an early age but his talent and tunes will live forever! I visit VA Beach often and am always reminded of Bill, Ammon and the recent loss of General Johnson of the "Showmen" and "Chairman Of The Board"!

[MarineHoo]

@BroadcastJohn ..Yes you have them listed right and I wanna say this was done in 1991