Original Casuals


The Original Casuals, first known as The Casuals, were an American doo-wop trio from Dallas, Texas, United States. They had a charting hit with their version of "So Tough" in 1958. The Kuf-Linx also charted with their version of the song in 1958. The group included lead singer Gary Mears, Paul Kearney and Jay Joe Adams and recorded with Back Beat Records of Houston. Paul Kearney accidentally shot himself fatally in 1960.

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