David Brigati
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David Brigati (born on 29 October 1940, in Garfield, New Jersey) is an American singer.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Hi-Fives
In 1958, David was the lead singer of a group called the Hi-Fives. The group recorded a number of songs on the Decca label. One of the recordings was entitled 'Dorothy' and was a regional hit. While with the Hi-Fives, David first collaborated with Joseph DiNicola (Joey Dee) of nearby Passaic, New Jersey. Dee sang back up on a few of the Hi-Five recordings.
In 1959, Joey recruited David to join his group, the Starliters. David was a lead singer with the group and sang lead on their first single release entitled 'Face of An Angel'. In 1960, the Starliters became the house band for New York City's Peppermint Lounge. The 45th Street lounge was the inspiration for the groups' hit 'Peppermint Twist' and the group gained international fame.
[edit] 1964 - 1997
David left the Starliters in 1964 to pursue other interests. He was replaced by his brother, Eddie Brigati. Eddie (along with Starliters Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish) went on to form the Rascals. David was involved as a studio background singer with the Rascals. He sings lead on the title track of the Rascals' 1968 album 'Once Upon a Dream'. His involvement with the group ended in 1970 when Eddie left the Rascals.
In 1976, David and his brother Eddie recorded the album 'Lost in the Wilderness' as 'Brigati'. It included a disco version of the Rascals' hit Groovin'.
When the Rascals were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 at Cleveland, Ohio, David performed with the four original members of the group.
[edit] Present Day
Today, David is reunited with Joey Dee and they along with Frankie Valli's brother Bobby are touring once again as Joey Dee and the Starliters. They make several appearances each year.
