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Sammy O'Banion anchors this group with
his distinctive vocals and style. His exceptional talent earned him a standing
ovation from his peers in the music business for his rendition of “Smoke
Gets In Your Eyes” at the 1996 Cammy Awards. Born and raised in Augusta,
Georgia, Sammy grew up in the heart of rhythm and blues country, and was influenced
by such greats as Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, and The Platters. He gained the
insight and understanding to recreate their music as it should be performed. Sammy
has been performing for over 32 years and his credits include performing the National
Anthem for seven NFL games including the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Dallas
Cowboys, New York Giants, and the New Orleans Saints. He performed for President
Bush and his wife Barbara at the Doug Sanders Celebrity Golf Classic in Houston,
Texas. He was also host and producer of his own variety musical television show
for two years. Sammy and Mardi Gras have received much recognition in the
Southeast for their excellence in music performance. They are an exciting group
that concentrates on their audience and provides them with quality professional
entertainment.
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