Hits by Joey Dee and the Starliters

Joey Dee’s photo taken in 1962

Joey Dee and the Starliters were one of the most famous music groups formed by Joey Dee. Joey Dee started his career in his hometown Passaic, New Jersey, in the 1940s. The first and original band Joey Dee formed during his high school was The Thunder Trio. Then eight years later, the … Read more

Introduction to Joey Dee and the Starliters

Introduction to Joey Dee and the Starliters

Career summary The racially-integrated band Joey Dee and the Starliters experienced a few lineup changes but the most notable lineup consisted of Joey Dee, David Brigati, Larry Vernieri, Carlton Lattimore, Sam Taylor and Willie Davis. In 1960, they were booked at what supposed to be a one-night-only weekend gig at the Peppermint … Read more