The Mello-Kings

[1] The group consisted of brothers Jerry and Bob Scholl, Eddie Quinn, Neil Arena and Larry Esposito.

The quintet was formed in 1956 at a high school in Mount Vernon, New York, United States, under the guidance of manager Dick Levister.

In 1957 the groups recorded several more singles, including "The Chapel on the Hill" and "Baby Tell Me Why Why Why", which did not chart, and "Valerie", which became a New York regional hit.

[1] The group began performing entirely at private corporate events throughout the years led by Jerry Scholl.

They played music clubs around Westchester County such as the Empire Room and The Blue Rose in New Rochelle.