The Tams

4323 Commons Drive West,Destin FL 32541

03 June, 2021

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The Tams are one of America’s all-time favorite recording acts! Enjoy a night under the stars at the most beautiful outdoor music venue on the Emerald Coast. Bring a bottle of wine, your favorite craft beer, some delicious snacks, and a blanket or chair. Food and drinks are available for purchase! 6:00 pm – Doors open 7:00 pm – The Tams Tickets can be purchased at the Door: General Admission $15 per adult, FREE to MKAF members and kids under 12. Want to become an MKAF member? Learn more here: https://mkaf.org/membership/ THE TAMS The Tams are one of America’s all time favorite recording acts. World renown for their special blend of music that makes up the Beach Music sound, the Tams entertain crowds around the globe nearly 300 days a year! Probably best known for their 1968 gold hit, “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy”, the Tams are celebrating the recent success of their newest single, “Ain”t Nothing Like Shagging”, which reached number 8 on the European charts. The group began performing in local taverns and nightclubs for wages of $1.25 each. To them this money was from heaven. Imagine – getting paid to sing. Initial pay of these early days only provided enough money to buy matching multi colored Tam O”Shanter hats on stage – in which local patrons of the night spots nicknamed them The Tams, a name that would eventually be known around the world. In 1962, producer Bill Lowery agreed to cut one demo single on the group. To his surprise, the record gained much regional success, allowing him to negotiate a major recording contract with ABC records. Their first album, “Presenting the Tams”, produced a number one record, “What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)”. This propelled The Tams into professional status and national popularity. They soon found themselves playing to sold out auditoriums from The Howard Theater in Washington, DC to the famed Apollo Theater in New York City. A string of hits followed, including “You Lied To Your Daddy”, “Hey Girl”, “I've Been Hurt”, “It”s Better To Have Loved A Little”, and “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy”. During this time, the Tams developed a spectacular revue touring with their own 14 Karat Gold Band. After years of appearances and 10 albums The Tams have been honored with two Gold Records. In 1986 the group received the coveted award and title “Beach Band of the Decade'', at the Beach Music Awards. In 1988, The Tamswere spotlighted as the Outstanding Black Musical Group by the Atlanta Black History Awards. In 1992, The Tamswere inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The Tams are a group that has bridged the generations of music. Their unique sound spans all ages, styles and regions. They are classic with an exhilarating stage show. Charles Pope, original member, brother to the late Joe Pope, Lil Redd has been with the Tams for 35 years, since he was 6 years old and Ronnie Hat, Reginald Preston, Robert Arnold and Elton Richardson have been members for over 15 years. They are the Beach, they are good times, they are times, they are simply rock and roll at it”s finest.