The Diamonds

Inducted in 1984

The longest-running of the three vocal groups inducted in 1984, The Diamonds performed with various lineups well into their sixth decade. Although they hit the Top 10 only three times — with “Little Darlin” (No. 2), “The Stroll” (No. 4) and “Silhouettes” (No. 10), all Gold records released in 1957 — they had a total of 15 Top 40 hits between 1956 and 1961.

Career Highlights

1961

The Diamonds record 15 Top 40 hits between 1956 and 1961.

1957

The Diamonds appeared on American Bandstand 33 times.

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CMA/Lenny Ditson (management)-James Kriegsmann, New York, photographer.