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| One of D.C.’s most active bands in the 1960s, the Newports reorganized in
2001, and have been active again since playing for clubs and
private affairs. The current lineup includes two original
members plus six other veteran performers. The Newports play
vintage rock ‘n’ roll at its very best, with great heart and
authenticity, and feature numerous classic hits of the ‘50s
and ‘60s. Read more about the
Newports today, and see recent photos of the band. Also see our schedule of upcoming
events, and we’d love to hear from you if you’d like to
contact the band about playing for
your event. Thanks -- and we hope you enjoy our site!
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Don't miss the
Newports Sat., June
9
at La Mexicana in Germantown!!! More . . . |
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In Memory of
Chuck Willett |
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It is with great sadness that we tell you that Chuck
Willett died on December 19, 2011, after a brief battle
with pancreatic cancer. Chuck, and his brother Tom --
"The Willett Brothers" -- fronted the Newports
in the mid-sixties, and brought extraordinary vocal talent
to the band. Chuck also wrote or co-wrote four songs we
recorded. On January 3, 2012, Gary Mitchell, host of
"Time Machine" on Internet radio Top Shelf
Oldies, twice tributed Chuck and the Newports, plus played
their records "I Want You" and "Little
Heart." -- listen. Chuck leaves
behind his wife Mary, son James and daughter Erin, plus
brothers Tom and Steve. He will be greatly missed by many,
and already is.
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Congratulations to Erin Willett!!!
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With great pride, we also mention that Chuck and
Mary's daughter Erin Willett has recently performed
numerous times as a contestant on NBC's national talent program, The Voice.
She made it through five levels of competition to the
semi-finals, and gave an outstanding performance of
"Without You" on the April 30 program. She made
it all the way to the final
eight -- an extraordinary accomplishment, especially given
that 42,000 auditioned for the program to begin with. She
also received strong praise from Blake Shelton and other
judges during the semi-finals. We are so proud of you,
Erin, and wish you all the best as you pursue your career
in music from here!!!!!
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Newports Photos from the
'60s and
Band History |
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