ABOUT
The Virtues were a ca. late 1950s instrumental rock & roll band from Philadelphia best known for "Guitar Boogie Shuffle" (1959), a remake of Arthur Smith's "Guitar Boogie." The lineup conisted of Jimmy Bruno (guitar), John Renner (sax), Joe Vespe (drums), and leader/bassist Frank Virtue (January 21, 1923 - June 11, 1994).
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Guitar Boogie Shuffle (1959)
- Guitar Boogie Shuffle Twist (1962)
Pop charts debut year: 1959
Years active: ca. mid 1950s - 1962
Genres: Rock & roll, instrumental rock
Labels: Hunt, Sure, ABC-Paramount
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