The Olympics Concert History

The Olympics are an American doo-wop group, formed in 1957 by lead singer Walter Ward (August 28, 1940 – December 11, 2006). The group included Eddie Lewis (tenor, Ward's cousin), Charles Fizer (tenor), Walter Hammond (baritone) and Melvin King (bass) and, except for Lewis, were friends in a Los Angeles, California, high school.

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 29, 2017
Twinsmith / The Olympics First Avenue and 7th St Entry - 7th St Entry Room Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jul 13, 2015
Frankie Teardrop / The Olympics / Chalk

Frankie Teardrop / The Olympics / Chalk at Turf Club

Turf Club Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Jul 08, 2015
The Olympics Slowdown Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Mar 29, 2015
Twinsmith / The Olympics / Controllar First Avenue and 7th St Entry - 7th St Entry Room Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jan 08, 2015
Lot Walks / The Olympics Slowdown Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Nov 01, 2014
The Holy White Hounds / Parlours / Dylan Sires and Neighbors / The Olympics / Sabaton
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Wooly's Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Jul 18, 2014
Canby / The Olympics

Canby / The Olympics at Wooly's

Wooly's Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Apr 25, 2014
The Envy Corps / The Olympics / MAIDS The Maintenance Shop Ames, Iowa, United States
Apr 08, 2014
Sleepy Kitty / The Olympics The Mill Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Jan 31, 2014
The Olympics / Frankie Teardrop Blue Moose Tap House Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Oct 19, 2013
The Olympics Blue Moose Tap House Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Oct 19, 2012
The Olympics Blue Moose Tap House Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Oct 06, 2012
Frankie Lymon's Legendary Teenagers / The Flamingos / Jimmy Clanton / The Olympics

A Night Of Doo Wop

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Cerritos, California, United States
Jun 27, 2012
The Olympics Blue Moose Tap House Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Dec 01, 2011
The Olympics Lille Vega, VEGA Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
Sep 10, 2011
The Contours / The Spaniels / Kathy Young / The Vibrations / The Olympics / Paul & Paula

Ultimate Doo Wop Show

Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Cerritos, California, United States
Sep 09, 2011
Ultimate Doo Wop Show
"Ultimate Doo Wop Show" / The Contours / The Spaniels / Kathy Young / The Vibrations / The Olympics / The Volumes / Paul & Paula
Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay San Diego, California, United States
Mar 28, 2009
Little Anthony & The Imperials / Chiffons / The Marcels / Barbara Lewis / The Olympics Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, Oregon, United States
Feb 14, 2009
Ultimate Doo Wop Show
"Ultimate Doo Wop Show" / The Contours / The Flamingo / David Somerville / The Olympics / Dick and Dee DEE / The Pentagons / Kathy Young / The Jacks / The Cadets / The Blue Suede Orchestra
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Costa Mesa, California, United States
Aug 31, 1963
The Beach Boys / marvin gaye / jan and dean / The Righteous Brothers / The Olympics / wayne newton / Darlene Love / Mel Carter / Andrea Carroll / Jackie DeShannon / Steve Alaimo / Donna Loren / Johnny Fortune / The Challengers / Ray Sharpe / The C...
The Beach Boys / marvin gaye / jan and dean / The Righteous Brothers / The Olympics / wayne newton / Darlene Love / Mel Carter / Andrea Carroll / Jackie DeShannon / Steve Alaimo / Donna Loren / Johnny Fortune / The Challengers / Ray Sharpe / The Cornells / Tracey Dey / The Orlons / Paul Petersen / Rene Hall & Orchestra / Dick and Dee DEE / Cookies / Little Eva Show all bands
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles, California, United States

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The Olympics / The Beach Boys / The Righteous Brothers / Bob Vaught And The Renegades on Apr 13, 1963 [179-small]

The Olympics / The Beach Boys / The Righteous Brothers / Bob Vaught And The Renegades
Apr 13, 1963
 Bakersfield, California, United States
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Pop
Soul
Funk
Rhythm And Blues
Doo-Wop
Brill Building Pop
Instrumental Funk
Northern Soul
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2017 1 concert
2015 4 concerts
2014 5 concerts
2013 1 concert
2012 3 concerts
2011 3 concerts
2009 2 concerts
1963 2 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Olympics had?

The Olympics has had 21 concerts.

What genre is The Olympics?

The Olympics is most often considered to be Pop, Soul, Funk, Rhythm And Blues, Doo-Wop, Brill Building Pop, Instrumental Funk, Northern Soul, and Beach Music.

When was the last The Olympics concert?

The last The Olympics concert was on March 29, 2017 at First Avenue and 7th St Entry - 7th St Entry Room in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The bands that performed were: Twinsmith / The Olympics.

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