THE TYMES

The story began in 1955 when four teenage friends in Philadelphia, Norman Burnett, George Hilliard, Albert “Ceasar” Berry III and Donald Banks got together and formed The Latineers (none of them were latin, but Norman thought they had a “latin sound”). After winning the Tip Top Talent Contest, sponsored by local radio station WDAS, they caught the ear of Cameo-Parkway executives, where president Bernie Lowe changed their name to The Tymes. They had several hits in both the U.S. and U.K.  “So Much In Love” became their only #1 song in the United States in 1963, and led to a spot on Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars Tour that year. In 2005, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame. The Tymes continue to perform with original members Norman Burnett and Albert “Ceasar” Berry, whose dad gave him the nickname him after the Edward G. Robinson character in “Little Caesar” (with a slightly different spelling). After 70 years, they still love performing, and have fun doing it. They’re joined by new member, lead singer John Stone.