The Skyliners

The Skyliners is an American Doo Wop group, which was known primarily for their hit Since I Do not Have You.

The Skyliners were founded in Pittsburgh. The original cast members of the group consisted of Jimmy Beaumont (Lead singer), Wally Lester, Jack Taylor, Joe Versharen and Janet Vogel. Since I Do not Have You 1959 reached number 12 in the U.S. Billboard charts and is considered a classic of Doo Wop. The song has been covered among others by Art Garfunkel, Guns N 'Roses and Don McLean. The group was able to place even more singles in the charts, but none achieved the popularity of their greatest hits.

The Skyliners occur today, however, is up to Jimmy Beaumont not a member of the original cast more here. Janet Bird committed suicide in 1980, Joe Verscharen died in 2007 from cancer.

Discography

  • Since I Do not Have You (1959 )
  • This I Swear (1959 )
  • It Happened Today (1959 )
  • Pennies From Heaven ( 1960)
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