Dion & the Belmonts were an American group who made their presence known in the late 1950's and 1960's. The four members of the group grew up in the Bronx. The group was formed when Dion DiMucci joined with thew Belomnts - Carlo Mastrangelo, Fred Milano and Angelo D'Aleo. All four grew up on or very near Belmont Avenue in the Bronx, hence the name The Belmonts. Fred Milano passed away January 1, 2012.
The group had a string of hits including "The Wanderer", "Runaround Sue", "A Teenager In Love" and "Lovers Who Wander". In 1968, Dion, as a solo artist, recorded "Abraham, Martin & John".
Dion & The Belmonts were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000. Dion DiMucci was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
Dion still performs a few concerts.
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