Thursday, August 31, 2006

Email from Jim Kane.......

Hi Guys: You never know when its the last time. So with that in mind, we went to see The Tokens last night in Lake Mary, Florida. What a treat!!!! They were just fabulous. Original singer, Jay Siegel, wowed the crowd with "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". A new addition to the group was former lead singer of Jay & The Americans, Jay Trainor. He made a great contribution to the show. If you ever get the chance to see The Tokens, make sure you do it. You won't be disappointed. We are losing some of the recording artists of the 50s & 60s. So before it is too late - take in an oldies concert - you will be glad you did. We had an opportunity to speak with Billy Reed and Jay Siegel after the concert. We go way back. My son and daughter played in a band, The Fabulous Showstoppers, that The Tokens used as a back up band in Florida during the early 90s. Jay told us that my daughter, Jennifer, and my son, Jimmy, were the youngest persons to ever back up The Tokens. The Tokens have not lost a beat. They are still the gentlemen with the songs of gold. I hope to have many more chances to witness their performances. Jim

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