The Association & The Buckinghams

In 1967, The Association made history as the first band anywhere to open a rock festival ­‐ the now historic Monterey Pop Festival. One of the most successful bands to come out of the 1960s, they have sold millions of records, tapes, CDs and DVDs as well as earned a number of achievements including a Golden Globe nomination in 1970 for Best Original Song, "Goodbye Columbus". They have received seven Grammy nominations and  RIAA certifications for 6 gold and 3 platinum records. Their album, THE ASSOCIATION GREATEST HITS (Warner Brothers) is now double platinum and continues to be one of the longest best‐selling albums in the history of the company. One of the most beloved and respected Chicago bands ever to explode onto the national scene, The Buckinghams’ live concerts pack power into 60s pop rock. Bringing back great memories with their chart-topping 60s hits, The Buckinghams include 70s favorites in concert, electrifying audiences with dynamic vocals and solid harmonies. Since 1982, original Buckinghams Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna and their band deliver fast-paced shows and standing ovations. Their No. #1 Billboard hit, “Kind of a Drag” first made them famous. Next came seven national chart hits, 15 singles, and eight acclaimed albums. Billboard Magazine named them “The Most Listened to Band in America”; The Buckinghams became favorites on national TV: American Bandstand, Jerry Lewis’ Show, Mike Douglas’ Show, & The Smothers Brothers’ Comedy Hour. Thousands of loyal fans remain devoted today, featured on oldies radio, classic rock stations, Sirius/XM and streaming services. With good-natured, fun-loving delivery of beloved songs, The Buckinghams deliver nonstop, high-energy performances that draw three generations of fans.