Band History
The Band of Oz is one of the most successful
groups in the Southeast, and continues to get the very best reviews from
the top people in the entertainment business. The band now features a full horn section
to total a dynamic eight-member group. Formed in 1967 as a part-time band
playing fraternity parties and high school proms all over the South. In
1977 the band went on the road full time. Since
that time the band has made an exceptional name for itself throughout the Southeast
by playing the top clubs and corporate parties, and getting excellent reviews
along the way. For several years the group has been a guest on most
of the major beach concerts in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia.
The band
recorded their first song, Shaggin in 1978. It has
become a beach classic. In 1982 at the Beach Music Awards, the Band
of Oz was presented with an award for Best Group, and one of their songs, Ocean
Boulevard, was voted Best Beach Record of that year. At the 1995
Cammy Awards, Let It Roll took Album of the Year, and Shama Lama
Ding Dong took Song of the Year. The band also walked away with Best
Group of the Year. At the 1996 awards, the band took home awards for Best Ballad
and Best Live Recording. The Band of Oz again received an award for Best
Group and was inducted into the Beach Music Hall of Fame at the 1997
Cammy Awards.
In March 2005, Band of Oz decided to bring a new, youthful sound to the
band. At that time, Scott Fine /Vocals and Trombone, Tim Morris /Vocals
and Trumpet, and Daniel Morris /Saxophone and Vocals joined the Band of
Oz to bring new youth and a BIG new sound to the band. Don’t miss
the show at Star City Beach Music Party!