The Elegants is a doo-wop band that was started in 1958 by Vito Picone, Arthur Venosa, Frank Tardogano, Carmen Romano and James Mochella in South Beach, Staten Island Before their nursery-rhyme-inspired song, "Little Star", became a number one hit, the band usually performed informally under the boardwalk by their homes. Vito Picone (lead singer), born 17 March, 1940 Carman Romano (baritone), born 17 August, 1939 James Moschella (bass), born 10 May, 1938