The Chevalier Brothers

Formed in 1982 by Ray Gelato (b. Ray Keith Irwin, 25 October 1961, London, England; vocals/saxophone) and Maurice Chevalier (b. Patrice Serapiglia, France; guitar/vocals), this retro jump jive band started off busking on the streets of London. The line-up was quickly expanded to include Roger Beaujolais (b. Roger Downham, 22 November 1942, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England; vibes/vocals), Clark Kent (double bass/vocals), and John Piper (d. 2000; drums). Their reputation was firmly established as a live unit, travelling widely throughout Europe and also touring in Japan and North A...