Anthony DeFontes

Presenting The MYSTICS (R)

Stop by George Galfo's

          Facebook pages.

                     GEORGE GALFO

 Original Founding Member of The MYSTICS


                                        THE MYSTICS TRADEMARK

                      George Galfo is an Owner of The Mystics Trademark

  
                          The Mystics Trademark US Serial # 74253795   

                      The Mystics Trademark US Registration # 1732769

Thank you Bambi Photography  for permission to use your photos taken at The Parker on March 25th, 2023

Jerry Frulio

Heard on ALL 16 Recordings with Laurie Records

Doo Wop Music Hall of Fame Inductee

Eric L. Adams,  President of the Borough of Brooklyn, NY has bestowed Proclamations upon George Galfo   for his longevity in the entertainment industry as being Original founding member of The Mystics as well as Recognition of their Hit song ”Hushabye” which became Brooklyn’s theme Lullabye and their outstanding dedication in the field of music.  Thank you  to Joe & Carol Biondo Bradice & Allie for making this all happen!

     Remember The Mystics is a group and not an individual, You were a very

important part of  that group because without all the ingredients there was no

recipe!   Love You My Brother!


     George Galfo you know it is the truth! You helped start it all George and Never Forget that! You were there when it all started and Never Forgotten My Brother!

Keep the Rock Alive
                                                        Bill Pascali

Ralph Rati

Friends & Fans of The MYSTICS  &     Mystics Band Group page                 


RALPH RATI is known by his peers and his fans as one of the greatest voices in the music business. His vocal range and style are legendary. Originally from the streets of Brooklyn, New York, Ralph learned his craft at a very early age by singing on the street corners, and hanging out in the studio at 1697 Broadway, with members of the Tokens.... From 1979 to 2009, Ralph fronted the great "MUSIC BOX" that opened shows nationally for many big stars on the "Oldies" circuit, including Johnny Maestro, Larry Chance, The Elegants, The Tokens, The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Marvelettes, and the Shangri-Las.










Ralph has also been a member of “Vito and the Salutations,” as well as “Freddie Paris and the Five Satins” . Ralph is a diverse entertainer, drawing upon his vast experience to sing songs from many genres….Swing, Oldies, Rock and Roll, Country, Motown, and a vast catalog from the ”American Songbook”.  Ralph was also a member of The Mystics from 2010 to 2016. Ralph Is proud to be back as a member, 1st Tenor, Lead singer and Musical Director of the legendary MYSTICS, members of the Doo-Wop  Music Hall of Fame…

GEORGE GALFO  started his career in the entertainment industry in 1958 as a member of the Overons, the group that evolved into The MYSTICS. As The MYSTICS original second tenor, George is heard on all of the group’s Laurie Records releases as well as several unreleased demos that are highly regarded by collectors. George appeared with the group on several TV shows in the 50’s & 60’s including the Clay Cole Show, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, Alan Freed's Big Beat Show and Jim Gallant's Bandstand in Connecticut. Stage highlights of the day included the Alan Freed Stage Show at the Brooklyn Fox, the Cavalcade Of Stars tour run by the legendary General Artists Corporation and Palisades Park appearances hosted by “Cousin Brucie” Morrow. Aside from their own hit records, George & the group provided vocal back-up for several other artists, including Connie Francis on her 1959 release "Tommy". George led his own MYSTICS group since 2002, emerging as a fine lead singer in his own right. and in 2011 he Honored to go back out as The MYSTICS once again .  George vowed to take The MYSTICS legacy on through the 21st century. George has been inducted into The Doo Wop Music Hall of Fame, Los Angeles, CA -  March 14th, 2015


George can be heard on ALL 16 recordings while The MYSTICS  were under contract to Laurie Label....The Mystics had numerous Lead Singers....Paul Simon a/k/a Jerry Landers, Ralph Lizano, Eddie Shots & Jay Traynor who helped The Mystics fulfill their contract with Laurie Label.. George had semi retired when The Mystics recorded the Crazy for You CD which is the ONLY Time he wasn’t on their recordings…He came back to appear with them for Special concerts and


Today GEORGE is  Proud & Honored to have been able to Keep The Mystics Legacy Alive for 20 plus yrs and will continue to do so for many more years


The MYSTICS Recordings GEORGE is heard on:


Hushabye
White Cliffs Of Dover
All Through The Night
A Sunday Kind Of Love
It's Only A Paper Moon
So Tenderly
Star Crossed Lovers
Again
Don't Take The Stars
Darling I Know Now
(I Begin) To Think Again Of You
Over The Rainbow
Let Me Steal Your Heart Away
Blue Star
Adam & Eve
Goodbye Mr. Blues


GEORGE is also heard on The MYSTICS  Demos
The Bells Are Ringing Overons 1958 with music
The Bells Are Ringing Overons 1958 acapella version
Prayer To An Angel Overons 1958 with music
Prayer To An Angel Overons 1958 acappella version
Why Do You Pretend Overons 1958 with music
Why Do You Pretend Overons 1958 acappella version
Big Brown Eyes Overons 1958 with music
Big Brown Eyes Overons 1958 acapella version


GEORGE is also Heard on  The MYSTICS Unreleased Recordings
Wim O Weh Mystics 1959
Red Red Robbin Mystics 1959
In My Faithful Heart Mystics 1959
A Letter From Ann..The Videl
(Above LP has one cut (“Save A Dream”) by the Mystics) Magic Carpet 1005
A Full House Laurie Records
(Above LP has three previously unreleased Mystics cuts)
Crystal Ball 106


Anthony was born and raised in Brooklyn, where he attended grammar school and high school.. He has an Associates Degree in Textile Design from Fashion Institute of Technology, N.Y. and is a Certified Computer & Network Technician. He was also a top hairstylist/haircolor specialist for over 40 years, working in high end salons throughout New York and the Ft. Lauderdalearea and traveling extensively doing platform work for major hair product companies.

 Anthony’s love for music started at 6 years old when his grandfather bought him an accordion. He later took up the bass guitar and played with a rock group named Koala. They signed with Capitol Records and did one album with them, 
opening for act such as The Moody Blues, the 1910 Fruitgum Company, The Doors and The Who.


  





 







Anthony's love was always group harmony. He was a product of the streets of Brooklyn at a time when almost every street corner had a local group that that would sing late into the night.That is where Anthony got his education indoo wop and vocal harmony.

 After moving to Florida in 1979, Anthony began to meet a lot of people in the doo-wop music business. Because of his abilities in group harmony, Anthony became friends with people like Jimmy Gallagher, Tony Passa and other doo-wop illuminaries. During this time, Anthony was second tenor/lead with a local southFlorida group "Reunion". They were a 9 piece, 50's, 60's & 70's rock and roll show band that were extremely popular in the the Fort Lauderdale area and all the local
local venues. He also taught himself saxophone and harmonica  during these years.

 In 1989 Anthony was chosen by Dion DiMucci as one of his backup vocalists. He did two tours with Dion, performing in places like Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, Universal Amphitheater in California, Westbury Music
Fair and other large venues. 

Later on, Anthony sang with The Mystics for a number of years, as a lead vocalist/2nd tenor. Unexpected family responsibilities forced him to leave The Mystics for a while, but he has since returned  to join his long time friend George Galfo.
 

 He is excited that he has the opportunity to perform again with George Galfo &  & The Mystics and keeping the doo wop sound alive.

TThe MYSTICS Guestbook

JERRY FRULIO  is a Navy Veteran with just under 40 years in Law Enforcement both with NYPD and Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa Florida, where he retired at the rank of Sergeant in January 2005.


He is a former member of the " Reflections" and released two recordings on Crossroads Record label in 1962 " I Really Must Know" and " Rocket To The Moon."









He also performed with " The Jesters Four" during the early 60's and upon moving to the Tampa Bay Area,  he performed with BelAires for 2 years and continued to perform with " The Saints" from 1986 to 2013, also performing with "The Reflections" at various Oldie Show Venues. Jerry was a member of " The Crests, featuring Tommy Mara, from 2014 to 2021.



Jerry is a proud member of " The Legendary Mystics" who are Doo Wop Music Hall of Famers as their 1st Tenor & Lead Singer

                                                 Read more about  Anthony's days with Koala
 https://dangerousminds.net/comments/the_koala_these_snotty_60s_garage_punks_put_out_just_one_albumand_its_fanta