Eighteen-year-old Christopher Ruggiero of Somers, a freshman at Pace, managed to steal some time away from his studies to pursue his passion of doo-wop music in a big way: he performed with the classic group The Duprees in a television special made for the Public Broadcasting Service.
The program “Doo-Wop Generations” was produced by T. J. Lubinsky. He has been responsible for numerous PBS programs spotlighting music of the rock ”™n”™ roll era. More than 200 musicians gathered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, for the two-day taping at the Paramount Theatre on Dec. 12 and 13. The show began airing nationally at the beginning of March and, if the pattern is repeated, will be shown from time to time for years to come.
As a child, Ruggiero became passionate about doo-wop music as a result of his grandfather having a group called “Joey and the Quotations.”
The Duprees are best known for their hits “You Belong to Me,” “My Own True Love” and “Have You Heard.”
It’s hard to believe this guy is only 18. He has a fantastic voice. I loved the doo wop special on PBS.
CHRIS IS A FANTASTIC PERFORMER !
Chris Ruggiero is AMAZING!
Hi Chris
What a great voice you have. Can you come to Brooklyn in April 21 to perform at a charity event at La Palina
Restaurant.
Please reach me at 718-288-2292 cell
Chris your music and that voice I am Jetsy Girl and you bring back time
Loved Chris. Please have him and the Duprees come to Orlando, FL, to perform at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center Front Yard Festival going on NOW!!!
Have a group that really want to see them; maybe a performance at The Villiges, too!!!