Brian Lee With The Olympics

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From the Nevada County Fair in August of 2003, the Olympics and I are posing after the show. From left to right: Walter Ward, Eddie Lewis, William DeVase, Vel Omarr. Vel was act number two that night, and is quite talented as a soloist. The Olympics were the last act and were a real highlight, especially when they did the Hully Gully!

The Olympics started out as Walter Ward and the Challengers with a single release on Melatone. They changed names and record companies, and recorded "Western Movies". A smash hit that peaked out at #8 on the Billboard charts, their career was just beginning. The Olympics recorded all the way into the early 1970's and have been a popular act for over 55 years!

Sadly, Walter ward passed away in December 2006, and William Devase passed in May 2009, both of long illnesses.

Their first big hit on the Demon label, "Western Movies". Great sound effects and a fun Coasters style record, with the Olympics uniqueness. The flip was "Well".

Another big one for the Olympics, and a new dance craze. "Hully Gully" stormed up the national charts and they continued their string of hits.The flip was called "Private Eye ".A fun detective themed uptempo song,this was a record you could enjoy both sides equally well.

One of several albums the Olympics recorded over the years, this one is paying homage the Hully Gully. A Great classic pose from the Olympics graces the cover.