The Blue Jays
The Blue Jays were a short-lived American doo wop ensemble from Venice,
California, formed in 1961 by Leon Peels, Van Richardson, Alex Manigeault, and
Leonard Davidson. The group's origins can be traced back to their performances
at local venues, which eventually led to their breakthrough moment after
performing at an amateur's night at the Fox Theatre. This performance caught the
attention of Werly Fairburn, who signed them to his Milestone Records label.
Their debut single "Lover's Island", co-written by group members Leon Peels and
Alex Manigeault, was released in 1961 and qui...
