The Nylons are an a cappella group founded in 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Best known for their covers of The Turtles' "Happy Together", Steam's "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye", and The Tokens' version of the traditional "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
With seven gold and platinum recordings, this four member vocal group has had international success. Known for their acappella sound, dazzling harmonies and smooth arrangements, The Nylons immense appeal has taken them across North America, Europe, Australia, China, and Japan. The group celebrated their 25th Anniversary in the recording industry with the release of their latest CD Sterling. The Nylons continue to perform worldwide to passionate audiences and critical acclaim.
The band gained exposure from the mid-1980s syndicated sitcom Throb by singing (with the show's lead actress Diana Canova) the theme to the show.
In 1986, the group appeared on the critically acclaimed children's television show "Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show" featuring children's entertainers, Sharon, Lois & Bram. The Nylons appeared in Season 3 of the show on the Treasure Island episode singing The Lion Sleeps Tonight. These songs appeared on the band's albums, 1987's Happy Together and 1989's Rockapella.
The Nylon's current lineup includes Claude Morrison (tenor), Garth Mosbaugh (tenor), Gavin Hope (baritone) and Tyrone Gabriel (bass).
The band recently has reissued all their albums on CD through Unidisc Music Inc.
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