Little Anthony & The Imperials

Biography & Overview

Jerome Gourdine (born January 8, 1941), known as Little Anthony, is an American singer, best known for leading Little Anthony and the Imperials, an American rhythm and blues, doo-wop, and soul vocal group from New York City founded by Clarence Collins in the 1950s. Gourdine was known for his high tenor voice. In addition to Collins and Gourdine, the original Imperials included Ernest Wright, Glouster "Nate" Rogers, and Tracy Lord, the last two of whom were later replaced by Sammy Strain.