Artist description Yes - you've found us! The Limeliters - the fabulous folk music trio. Originally the trio included Lou Gottlieb (1959-1996), Alex Hassilev, and Glenn Yarbrough. We've gone through several phases of re-organization over the years, featuring at various times tenors Red Grammer and Ernie Sheldon. The current make-up of The Limeliters includes Alex Hassilev, Rick Dougherty, and Bill Zorn.

Music Style Folk

Musical Influences Kingston Trio, New Christy Minstrels,

Similar Artists The Limeliters

Artist History For over 40 years, the Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of humor. Only two days after their professional debut, the group received offers from three recording companies and in early 1959 they released their first album on Elektra. Soon after they signed with RCA and a string of best selling albums followed making the Limeliters a household name. At the pinnacle of their success, the highly individualistic members of the group decided to take a break. For the next few years they pursued their own individual interests; Glenn Yarbrough as a successful soloist on records and in concert; Alex Hassilev as a producer with his own recording studio; and Lou Gottlieb as owner of a commune ranch in California. In 1981 Alex and Lou decided to reform the group, and with the addition of the soaring tenor of Red Grammer they once again began thrilling audiences with the unique sound that made them famous. Red's increasing work in children's music eventually pulled him from the group and in 1990 he was replaced by another outstanding tenor, Rick Dougherty, whose wide-ranging musical background and bright stage presence brought another fresh dimension to the group. Lou Gottlieb's passing in 1996 was a great loss for the group, but his high baritone part was taken up by Bill Zorn, a banjo-player extrordinaire with the powerful vocals needed to complete the group's unique sound. Now more than ever, the surging vocals and wonderful sense of humor of this unique trio continue to earn them their title as The Fabulous Limeliters!

Group Members Alex Hassilev, Rick Dougherty, Bill Zorn.

Instruments 5 string banjo, 12 string guitar, bass, acoustic guitar, classic guitar, and steel string guitar.

Albums Until We Get it Right, Mighty Day, Harmony, Singing for the Fun, Potpourri, Alive in Concert, Joy Across the Land, Through Children's Eyes, Tonight in Person, Sing Out!, The Slightly Fabulous Limelieters, Our Men in San Francisco, London Concert

Press Reviews "The Limeliters dazzled the audience with their legendary folk singing style...a spectacular musical treat not soon to be forgotten." The News and Courier, Charleston, S.C. (Spoleto Festival) "Rousing entertainment...an historically significant and outstanding group of artists. If you have an opportunity to book them...do so." ACUCAA Event Reports "The Limeliters are a timeless delight for children of all ages." The San Francisco Chronicle "The group proved it still deserves its old name, "The Fabuous Limeliters." The Hollywood Reporter "Sheer delight from beginning to end." El Camino College, Torrence, CA "Great musicianship, great harmony, great interactions, great people." University of Texas, Austin, TX "It was the best show yet!...I had been trying for over six years to bring The Limeliters to Albany." Monteith Riverpark, Albany, OR

Additional Info Even fans sometimes refer to us as "The Limelighters" - - but remember, there is only one, the one and only: "The Limeliters."

Location West Hollywood, California - USA

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