 During those five years, group members also included Nicolas DeVito (vocals, electric bass), Hugh Garrity (vocals, guitar), Charles Calello (bass), Nick Massi (bass, vocals), Bob Gaudio (keyboards, vocals), and Philip Mongiovi (drums)

The Four Lovers big break came in early 1956 when backing up a female singer's audition for two New York record men.One of the two record men, Peter Paul, was suitably impressed enough to become their manager.A week later, they were themselves auditioning for RCA.