The Tokens
American male doo-wop-style vocal group
The Tokens were an American male doo-wop-style vocal group and record production company group from Brooklyn, New York. They are known best for their 1961 single "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
The Tokens | |
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![]() The Tokens in 1967 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Genres | Doo-wop, pop |
Years active | 1955–1978, 1998–2000 |
Labels | Warwick, RCA Victor, Victor Records, RCA Camden, JVC, HMV, B.T. Puppy Records |
Members | Jay Siegel's Tokens: Jay Siegel (lead vocalist) Bill Reid Kurt Yahjian The Margo's Tokens: Jay Leslie Mike Johnson Noah Margo Ari Margo Damien Margo |
Past member(s) | Neil Sedaka Hank Medress Eddie Rabkin Cynthia Zolotin Mitch Margo Joe Venneri Brute Force Jay Traynor Philip Margo |