The Tribunes' lead vocalist. Mike Cuomo started singing at age 15 at Bryant High School,taught by his good friend Joe"Buzzy" Clements, Sang with the "Del-Larks" and in 1965 cut an acappella album with Relic Records "The Best Of Acappella Vol.5" with the"Uniques" as the 1st tenor. Mike says:"I started singing again in 1998 with Larry Galvin of the "Traditions, ". I switched from 1st tenor to lead vocals and with Tony helped to form the new Tribunes.
Bassman Les Levine our latest addition, lends his vocal talents to the group. In demand all over the Eastern seaboard. His knowledgable bass is unbeatable ,when you hear his unmistakeable voice you'll be treated to the real thing. Les!. "The Best".
Roy Campbell Baritone and bass singer of Rockaway Beach NY, remembers "There was a group on every corner and in every High School in the 1950's, You wanted to be good, to be popular with the girls". Roy's group "Peanut & the Lavenders" were legendary at all the local rock n' roll shows. Famous for their steps and sharp suits, Roy would lend his talents to help other groups perform. He's an extremely talented and great guy.
Tenor and lead: Jerry Pilgrim has been a mainstay on the New York scene singing with John Kuse & the Excellents, acappella sensations "BQE", Kathy Jean & the Roomates and is sought after by just about every vocal group in the New York area. Great lead vocals & terrific harmony skills . You can hear Jerry on the Tribune's new CD
Our second tenor Shelly Wengrovsky performed with a number of oldie acts since the 1960's when he was a member of the Royals in Williamsburgh Brooklyn. He has had recording assignments with Mercury records in the mid 60's . Shelly has made appearances on a number of tv/radio programs, along with many nightclub and theater engagements as a member of the S. 9th St. Band and is currently with Kathy Jean and the Roomates