The Choir

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The Choir was a garage rock band from Cleveland, OH that became famous during the late 1960s. They are best known for the British Invasion-influenced "It's Cold Outside" (1967), now considered to be a garage rock classic. First known as The Mods, the band changed its name to The Choir in 1966. The lineup included, at various times, Jim Bonfanti (drums), Wally Bryson (vocals, guitar), and Dave Smalley (guitar) who later went on to form The Raspberries with lead singer Eric Carmen.


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • It's Cold Outside (1967)

Pop charts debut year: 1967

Years active: 1964-1966 (as The Mods), 1966-1970, 2006 (reunion)

Genres: Garage rock, rock & roll

Labels: Canadian-American Records, Roulette

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