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Ronald Massel,
Don Counell.
The original five members consisted of Don
Bailey, who plays bass and sings; Owen Bougeois, pianist; Ronald Massel, who plays saxophone; Don Counell, a drummer; and
Joe Lovecchio, another sax man.
Above info circa 1955.
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Owen Bourgeois,
Don Bailey and Joe Lovecchio.
Several months ago, Universal-International
Pictures sponsored a "Battle of the Bands" talent contest in New Orleans. The winning group, out of teenaged contestants from
3 states, was the Sparks. First prize was a Decca audition - and when they returned home it was with a recording contract.
Their first release couples OL' MAN RIVER and MERRY, MERRY LOU.
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J.V. Papania.
J.V. joined the group soon after.
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