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The Encounters originated in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, mid 1963. By the end of the year they had a recording contract with Swan Records and recorded an original, "Don't Stop", written by Joe Venneri (Tokens) & Billy Carlucci (Billy & the Essentials). From 1963 to 1979 the group entertained in the Laurel's Country Club, The NY Hilton and the Friars Club as well as hundreds of corporate and private affairs. The Encounters, semi-retired from 1980 to 1991, and regrouped to perform December 1, 1991. Since reuniting they have appeared and sang on ABC's "One Life To Live" and made several appearances, singing live on the Don K. Reed Doo-Wop Shop WCBS-FM, Dennis Falcone's Remember Then Show on B-103FM and Mickey B's JukeBox Revue WGBB & WNYG-AM.