Ad Libs

The Ad Libs were a doo-wop group from the Bronx who had their biggest moment in 1960 with 'The Boy From New York City.' That single, released on Roulette Records, reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. The original lineup included Johnny Maestro on lead vocals, David Brigati, Donald Arnone, Sherman Garnes, and Richard Barrett.

Maestro left the group in 1964, which led to a series of member changes. They kept recording for a few more years with songs like 'Giving Up' and 'He ain't no angel,' but the musical landscape was shifting away from their style. The group's later years were complicated by legal disputes over the use of their name.

Their sound was built on close harmonies and a straightforward pop sensibility. While they never matched the success of their first hit, 'The Boy From New York City' remains a recognizable piece of early 1960s pop.