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| - The Mello-Kings waren eine Doo-Wop-Gesangsgruppe, die 1957 mit Tonite, Tonite einen Hit hatten. Obwohl die Platte in den US-Charts nicht in die vorderen Positionen kam, gilt sie als eine der einflussreichsten Aufnahmen ihres Genres. (de)
- The Mello-Kings were an American doo-wop group, who became popular in the late 1950s with their song, "Tonite, Tonite" (1957). The group consisted of brothers Jerry and Bob Scholl, Eddie Quinn, Neil Arena and Larry Esposito. The quintet was formed in 1956 at a high school in Mount Vernon, New York, United States, under the guidance of manager Dick Levister. Originally named the Mellotones, the group was signed to the Herald label. On 4 December 2022, original member Neil Arena, with Ben Stephens, published Tonite, Tonite: The Story of the Original Mello-Kings (en)
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| - The Mello-Kings waren eine Doo-Wop-Gesangsgruppe, die 1957 mit Tonite, Tonite einen Hit hatten. Obwohl die Platte in den US-Charts nicht in die vorderen Positionen kam, gilt sie als eine der einflussreichsten Aufnahmen ihres Genres. Die Gruppe entstand 1956 als „The Mellotones“ an einer Highschool in Mount Vernon, New York. Mitglieder waren die Brüder Jerry und Bob Scholl sowie Eddie Quinn, Neil Arena und Larry Esposito. Ihr Manager war der Pianist Dick Levister. Sie erhielten einen Plattenvertrag beim Label Herald Records. Da es bereits eine andere Gruppe gleichen Namens gab, wurde ihr Name in „The Mello-Kings“ geändert. Tonite, Tonite wurde von Billy Myles geschrieben, dem Hauskomponisten von Herald Records. Die Platte kam 1957 heraus und war ein regionaler Hit, der Platz 77 der US-Charts erreichte und dort 10 Wochen notiert wurde. Eine Wiederveröffentlichung 1961 konnte sich noch einmal kurzzeitig auf Rang 95 platzieren. Es sollte der einzige Hit der Gruppe bleiben, der auf etlichen Kompilationen wiederveröffentlicht wurde. (de)
- The Mello-Kings were an American doo-wop group, who became popular in the late 1950s with their song, "Tonite, Tonite" (1957). The group consisted of brothers Jerry and Bob Scholl, Eddie Quinn, Neil Arena and Larry Esposito. The quintet was formed in 1956 at a high school in Mount Vernon, New York, United States, under the guidance of manager Dick Levister. Originally named the Mellotones, the group was signed to the Herald label. "Tonite, Tonite" was written by Billy Myles, a staff composer for the label. The group was forced to change its name after the single's release, as another group had already claimed Mellotones. The record lasted more than ten weeks on the US pop charts. In 1957 the groups recorded several more singles, including "The Chapel on the Hill" and "Baby Tell Me Why Why Why", which did not chart, and "Valerie", which became a New York regional hit. Later, the quintet became a quartet with Anthony Pinto joining the group. The group appeared in revival shows in the late 1960s and early 1970s. On August 27, 1975, lead singer Bob Scholl was killed in a boating accident. The group began performing entirely at private corporate events throughout the years led by Jerry Scholl. Richard Levister was locally popular in his own right as a musician who played the Hammond B-3 organ and headed up a jazz-R&B trio that featured his brother, Millard Levister, on drums and either Jimmy Hill on alto or Mat Lewis on tenor. They played music clubs around Westchester County such as the Empire Room and The Blue Rose in New Rochelle. When Levister retired from the jazz/R&B scene, he continued working as a church organist in Mt. Vernon, New York, until his death at the age of 87 on December 7, 2014. Jerry Scholl, founding member, kept the Mello-Kings legacy moving forward with his partner and former Mello-King, Mick Mansueto. Eddie Quinn, original second tenor, died October 8, 2006. Jerry Scholl died on April 30, 2019. Prior to his passing he asked his partner, Mick Mansueto, to carry on the legacy of The MelloKings. Today they perform at casinos, performing art centers, theaters and festivals. In honor of Jerry Scholl, they book as Jerry Scholl presents The MelloKings. On 4 December 2022, original member Neil Arena, with Ben Stephens, published Tonite, Tonite: The Story of the Original Mello-Kings (en)
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