David Somerville, also called “Diamond” Dave Somerville
(October 2, 1933 – July 14, 2015)

Dave Somerville, founder and lead singer of the popular 1950s rock-n-
roll band The Diamonds, died of cancer last week in Santa Barbara,
California. 

The Diamonds have been honored and inducted into The Vocal Group
Hall of Fame, The Doo Wop Hall of Fame, The Rockabilly Hall of Fame
and are recipients of Canada’s prestigious Juno Award.

From Left: Tedd Kowalski, Dave Somerville, Bill Reed, and Phil Lefitt.