The Rivieras were an American rock band that formed in the early 1960s in South Bend, Indiana.
The band had its only hit in 1964 with a cover version of the song "California Sun" by Joe Jones.
[3] Fortson, Pennell and Nolte left the group for the Marine Corps shortly after recording "California Sun".
Replacements included Jeff McKew (vocals, guitar) and Terry McCoy (drums).
[4] The band was revived in 2000 under the name Wildcat by Fortson, Pennell, and Dennert with Kevin Szucsits on keyboard and bass.