20 South Productions Inc.     Cyrus McCormick & The Reapers

 

“Bop til’ you Drop”

Cyrus McCormick & The Reapers

Virginia’s Premier 50’s and 60’s Band

The first thing that strikes you about the Reapers is the song list. The Reapers have perfected the a capella, finger poppin’ doo wop sounds of the fifties (Dion and the Belmonts, The Dell Vikings, The Five Satins), the raucous roadhouse rock ‘n roll of Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard and the ballads of crooners like The Righteous Brothers and Sam Cooke. These songs have provided the soundtracks for movies, commercials and the lives of five generations. No other music has enjoyed the popularity and the longevity of these songs. Virtually every age loves the top hits of the fifties and the sixties.

With five distinct lead vocalists The Reapers can carry not only the leads but also the intricate background harmonies that make the music so distinctive. Band members include L.R Barnes (vocals, cowbell, and tambourine), Jay Maynard (bass), Randy Parker (saxophone and keyboard), Bob Bedinger (guitar, vocals), and Bob Lissenden (percussion). Finally, brothers Clay (vocals) and Strat (lead guitar, vocals) Butterworth round out this exceptional band.

If you remember the Shag, the Bop, the Twist, the Stroll, the Bristol Stomp and even a gator or two, this band is for you. Take that “stroll” down memory lane right now by listening to these songs:

~ Devil with a Blue Dress ~ Nadine ~ Great Balls of Fire ~ Peppermint Twist ~ Little Darling ~ Remember Then ~ Pretty Woman ~ I Wonder Why ~ Tossin & Turnin ~ Sea Cruise ~