The Castells

The Castells
Original group c. 1961 (top left, clockwise): Ussery, Hicks, Girard, Kelly
Background information
OriginSanta Rosa, California
GenresRock, vocal, jazz
Years active1959–1965
LabelsEra, Warner Bros., Decca
Past members
  • Bob Ussery
  • Tom Hicks
  • Joe Kelly
  • Chuck Girard
  • Greg Van Krugel
  • Warren Hays
  • Jeff Bush

The Castells were a male vocal quartet from Santa Rosa, California best remembered for their hits "Sacred" (No. 20 in 1961) and "So This Is Love" (No. 21 in 1962), both released as singles by Era Records. Their sound blended light rock with elements of collegiate vocal harmony and jazz.