Tommy Ronca

The original Chaperones second tenor 1957. Tommy helped write, Cruise to the Moon and a few other Chaperone hits. He currently lives in Las Vegas. Most of his career was in Las Vegas working with former partner Donnie Moore of "American Superstars Show" fame currently at The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Tommy is now singing with his "Original Chaperones" plus Producing and Promoting large venue shows and events all over the country. Tommy and his best friend and first tenor Roy March both 16 yrs old at the time, actually started "The Chaperones" in 1957. They picked up Dave Kelly the first Chaperone Bass Singer, and Richie Messina took Dave's place after our first recording session.... Lead singer Tony Amato was the last to become part of "The Chaperones" group.....
Barry

Barry Newman

Barry joins Tommy & Johnny to continue the legacy of “The Chaperones”.  Barry is an all around singer who has performed with many fabulous singing groups including JT Carter’s Crests of “Sixteen Candles” fame.  Barry also does a single act and has emceed my different large variety shows.  Barry owns 2B productions, a full scale Entertainment Agency booking many of the great acts today. Tommy says, “The Chaperones” are happy to have Barry with them as part of the continuing Chaperone saga.

Johnny Contino

Johnny joined The Chaperones in 1964 taking Tommys place when he left for Las Vegas. Johnny worked with Tony Amato (original lead singer) for many years. John along with his wife Renee, now live in South Florida and also run their own entertaining group called "Manhattan Harmony" Johnny will also be singing with Tommy's "Original Chaperones" as "The Chaperones"

Cuzin' Vinnie Esposito

Cuzin Vinnie is one of the original Sharp-Tones 1957. Currently living on Long Island in New York. Vinnie is a first tenor. He enjoys performing in local theatre groups all around Long Island. Vinnie was there at the inception of what later became The Fairlanes and after that The Chaperones.

 

Nick Salvato


Nick was The Chaperones original baritone in 1959 also lives in Las Vegas. He is the key to The Chaperones success and keeping the name and music alive. From 1958 all the way to the current group, Nick has kept the group in tact. With all The Chaperones hit songs still selling on over 30 Oldie Albums around the world, Nicks perseverance was the key to Nick keeping the group together.