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Front Singer: Johnny
Pond!
Johnny as a front singer in 1972
with other local groups. He then formed his own group in 1973 called
"Quarter Moon" which progressed to the hotel
circuit, lounges, private parties etc. In 1994, he merged together
with the already formed "Diamond Brothers." He is a great
showman and best described as a cross between "Tom Jones" and
"Wayne Newton."
Keyboards, Bass & Lead Vocal
& Backup Vocals: Frankie
Diamond!
An extremely
talented singer and musician. He started in the grade school band
playing violin, trumpet etc. Then he became an excellent lead
guitarist by the age of 15 years old which then was asked to be part of
cutting his first record with the "Premiers" in upstate New York
that stayed in the Top 10 for over four weeks. He has owned three
night club restaurants over the years and has backed up, with his group,
such famous names as Herman's Hermits, Frank Sonatra Jr., Frankie Fontain,
Johnny Desmond, The Marcells, Bob Seeger and more. He started the
"Diamond Brothers" in 1987 and has hand picked musicians and
singers to make up the show. The exact performance of his band is a
must for him and an unforgettable show of 50's and 60's music, targeted on
a 3,000 plus song list. Also he sings a great variety of Elvis
material that sounds just like the king himself.
Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals &
Backup Vocals: Jeff Diamond!
The younger of the
two, is a super showman on guitar and vocals. He started playing out
in clubs, parties and working with top name entertainment before he
reached the early teen years. He backed up such groups as the
"Coasters", "Every Brothers" and many extras. He
worked with a road group the "Show toppers" in many states
across the U.S. Jeff helped Frankie form the "Diamond
Brothers" in 1987. He now works front stage with Johnny Pond
and helps to put on an excellent show.
Drums & Backup Vocals:
Cliff Kindel!
Cliff is the newest
recruit in the band. His energy on stage, dance beat and sharpness
is a plus to the sound. Many have compared him with the mood of the
"Rolling Stones" drummer as they sometimes act the same manner
on stage. Cliff has a masters in music plus teaching and has proven
to be a wonderful asset to the group.
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