Just out of high school, Ernie Bringas and Phil Stewart started singing together in 1957. In 1962, they landed a recording contract with Columbia Records and were assigned to a 20 year old, novice record producer named Terry Melcher (Doris Day's son). Calling themselves The Rip Chords, the duo released their first recording, "Here I Stand", in early 1963. The record met with moderate success, peaking nationally at #51 and paved the way for future promise.
These are photos from concerts where The Rip Chords played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
The Supremes / The Shirelles / Bryan Hyland / The Crystals / The Coasters / Brenda Holloway / gene pitney / the reflections / major lance / The Dixie Cups / The Rip Chords Jul 4, 1964 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
