The Michael Calderin Show: Featuring singer/songwriter "Joey Dee"

Joey Dee and The Starliters  ~ Joey Dee (Joseph DiNicola), The Godfather of The Twist – Joey is a “Jersey Boy”, born in Passaic, New Jersey. An Icon, Living legend and International Star –  An American popular music group. Best known for their successful multi-million selling recording and dance, Peppermint Twist™  (1961), the group was started by Joey Dee. And universally known for performing at The World FamousPeppermint Lounge™ – NYC – The most popular night club in the world. (also credited as Joey Dee and the Starlighters).

Joey Dee has firmly established his place in pop culture and the music industry. Actively performing over 50 years later, Joey Dee will surely be remembered generations down the line.

Over the years, other members of the group included: Alvin Morse, Richard Costiera, Paul Bauman, Billy Suppa, David Lavender, Louie Russo, Renee Cardona, Craig van Tillbury, Kenny Kaufman, Joey Amato, and Ron Grieco on the sax, Ricky Mendoza, Jim Carling, Benny Troy, Tommy Davis, Steve Benson and many others…

Oscar Winner Joe Pesci played the guitar in the band with Joey Dee and The Starliters. Joe Pesci the actor in his first bit part dancing the Peppermint Twist in the feature movie “Hey Let’s Twist” starring Joey Dee & The Starliters. What a head of hair!

For more information on Joey Dee, please visit his website: http://www.joeydee.com