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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:musical_group
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gptkbp:activeYearsEnd
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present
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gptkbp:activeYearsStart
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1954
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gptkbp:associatedAct
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gptkb:The_Crew-Cuts
gptkb:The_Diamonds
gptkb:The_Lettermen
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gptkbp:chartSuccess
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26 Miles (Santa Catalina) reached #2 on Billboard Hot 100
Big Man reached #3 on Billboard Hot 100
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gptkbp:debutAlbum
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gptkb:The_Four_Preps
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gptkbp:formedIn
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1954
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gptkbp:genre
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pop
traditional pop
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Four Preps
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gptkbp:member
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Ed Cobb became a songwriter and producer
Glen Larson left to become a television producer
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gptkbp:notableFor
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Inducted into Vocal Group Hall of Fame
Appeared in the film 'Gidget' (1959)
Bruce Belland continued as lead singer
Group has had several lineup changes
Influenced later vocal groups
Known for clean-cut image and harmonies
Known for humorous parodies in live shows
Music featured in various compilations
Performed at Disneyland opening
Performed at Hollywood Bowl
Sold over 20 million records
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gptkbp:notableMember
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gptkb:Bruce_Belland
gptkb:Ed_Cobb
gptkb:Glen_Larson
gptkb:Marv_Ingram
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gptkbp:notablePerformance
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gptkb:American_Bandstand
gptkb:The_Ed_Sullivan_Show
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gptkbp:notableSong
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gptkb:Down_by_the_Station
gptkb:Big_Man
gptkb:26_Miles_(Santa_Catalina)
gptkb:Lazy_Summer_Night
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_United_States
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gptkbp:recordLabel
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gptkb:Capitol_Records
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gptkbp:website
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http://www.fourpreps.com/
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Hard_Hearted_Hannah
gptkb:Glen_A._Larson
gptkb:Ruth_Roberts
gptkb:Here_Am_I,_Brokenhearted
gptkb:Baker_Knight
gptkb:Sonny_Burke
gptkb:V-Disc
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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