The Buckinghams special showing of Joy of Christmas Show with Harry and Patti Reinhart December 10, 2011

The trademark opening horn notes on their #1 hit, "Kind of a Drag" became a signature of the Chicago horn sound as identifiable as The Buckinghams themselves. Their first manager/co-producer, Carl Bonafede, signed them to Chicago's USA Records. With big band musician Dan Belloc as co- producer, and arranger Frank Tesinsky creating their horn sound, The Buckinghams recorded 12 singles. Performing on WGN-TV's "All Time Hits," for 13 weeks increased their Midwest reputation. When USA Records released "Kind of a Drag," no one anticipated the demand, as the single rocketed to #1 across the country. In 1967 Cash Box Magazine named them "The Most Promising Vocal Group in America," and they delivered.

Original founding members Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna continue to deliver a powerful replay of their hits and solid gold memories.

Harry and Patti Reinhart are long time musicians, also father and mother of local American Idol contestant Haley Reinhart.

Viper Alley is a proud supporter of Toys For Tots. Please bring a new and unwrapped toy to be donated for our Toys For Tots Drive for any concert or event from December 1 to December 16 to get a $10 off certificate valid 1/1/12 to 3/31/12!