Created by Ross Bagdasarian aka David Seville in 1958, The Chipmunks are three animated cartoon singing chipmunks: Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. Discography Albums; 1959-Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks 1960-Sing Again with the Chipmunks 1960-Around the World with the Chipmunks 1961-The Alvin Show 1962-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1 1962-The Chipmunk Songbook 1963-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 2 1964-The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits