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Giochino Vero (AKA Jack Vero, Jackie V. Gio Williams) Joseph R. Vero and Padgett A. Vero (AKA Patty V.) Cape Coral Family Create a Doo-Wop War by Stealing Recording Credits Cape Coral Florida
In 1961 a vocal group that originated in the Bronx borough of New York City who were called “The Styles” consisting of 5 (all Caucasian) members, (Louis A. Pesce, Jack Vero, Harold Epstien, Arnold Abbott & Harvey Ledo), recorded one 45rpm release on the Serene records label (catalog #1501) titled “Scarlet Angel” and “Gotta Go, Go, Go”.
In 1964 another vocal group that originated in the Lower East Side of New York City also called “The Styles” consisting of 5 (mixed) teenage members, (Rick Pettignano, Ruben Mangual, George West, Orvin Baptiste & Tony Duran (who was replacing member Gene Serina who was at the time of the recording in the US Army). This vocal group recorded for Josie Records (catalog #920), a subsidiary of Jubilee Records with titles “School Bells To Chapel Bells” and “I Love You For Sentimental Reasons”.
In 2014, four surviving members of the Josie recording “Styles” (Rick Pettignano, Ruben Mangual, George West & Gene Serina) reunited and began performing again as “The Styles”. Just prior to our very first return performance for a Doo-Wop Review show, the promoter was contacted by one Padgett A. Vero claiming we as “The Styles” were imposters and that her family’s group were the one, and the only, true “Styles” and when told they were not “The Styles” who had recorded the Josie #920 recordings Miss Padgett insisted it was in fact her family’s group who had recorded the Josie recordings which could be seen in history of Rock ‘N Roll publications. The promoter gave Gene Serina Miss Padgett’s phone number and when Mr. Serina’s wife tried to clarify that it was not her family’s group who recorded the Josie recordings. Miss Padgett again referred to history of Rock ‘N Roll publications.
Miss Padgett’s statements caused the real vocal group members of the Josie recordings to research her claims and in doing so they were quite alarmed to find in 1996 liner notes on a CD compilation “Jubilee & Josie R&B Vocal Groups, Volume Five” (1996) stated the Bronx Styles were the artists responsible for both the Serene and Josie recordings which they new to be false and a misrepresentation of facts. Also found were 2 book publications “Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups” (2002) and “Doo-Wop: The Forgotten Third of Rock ‘N Roll” (1992).
Giochino W. Vero, Joseph R. Vero and Padgett A. Vero have taken credit for the Josie #920 recordings that they and/or anyone from their vocal group had never recorded.
The Vero family stole Intellectual Property of another artist’s work which is a disgrace within the music industry. They must be held accountable for their actions and must also make full public retractions admitting their devious misrepresentations when they were interviewed for publication.
We are 4 of the original and surviving members of “The Styles” (all in our late 60’s) who performed the vocals on the “School Bells To Chapel Bells” and “I Love You For Sentimental Reasons” Josie recordings #920 in 1964 who are seeking retractions from the Vero family so as to set the record straight and return true credits for these recordings to the vocal group who actually did the recordings. The Vero’s have been claiming credit for our recordings for quite some time which they have misrepresented when interviewed. Their misrepresentations now appear in print as an unjust statement of truth causing a distortion or fact in the form of their theft of another artist’s work.
Any suggestions, comments and/or legal assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Read the entire story: http://cozycornerradio.com/BronxStyles.htm
2 Updates & Rebuttals
The Vero Conspiracy Continues
#3Author of original report
Tue, May 05, 2015
May 5, 22015 Oh my God, Padgett A. Vero, the incarnation of evil is back? She’s been silent so long I actually thought she might be in jail for one of her fraudulent acts. I see her moronic rants continue as usual about her husband’s vocal group name and trademark issues. The fact that this mental midget never addresses or responds to her false claims regarding her husband’s group taking credit for the 1964 ”School Bells To Chapel bells” & “I Love You For Sentimental Reasons” recordings on Josie Records, catalog #920 as can be seen at; globaldogproductions.info/josie.html Also nitice that between 1961 and 1966 there were 4 vocal groups known as The Styles who recorded for 4 different record labels as is proven by the Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records: tiny.cc/549qxx They were ever on Josie Records. These false representations are a true assessment to the degree of dishonesty the Vero family were willing risk to make themselves look better. Their disrespect to the music industry is disgraceful. When interviewed by authors, they gave erroneous information that now appears in 2 published books and one CD compilation’s liner notes. We also found a photo of Her husband’s group with a 45rpm image of their 1961 recording of “Scarlet Angel” on the lesser known and obscure Serene Record label along with a 45rpm image of the Josie Records “School Bells to Chapel Bells” recording in the photo, as if they were responsible for both recordings. Even a former member of her husband’s group, Dave Scotti was asked after a performance in Long Island, NY if the Styles who he sang with were the same Styles who recorded the Josie Records recordings noted above and his reply was “I have that record but no, we did not record those songs” You have to feel sorry for the husband, Giochino Vero. You never hear a word coming from him which is a strong indication as to who wears the pants in their household (smile). In the meantime, let this angry and vengeful woman rant on, RIAA knows the real deal and have been instrumental in putting us in touch with the Warner Music legal department who now own the Jubilee & Josie catalogs. They are quite concerned that anyone would dare claim credit for recordings within their respective catalogs knowing this not to be true and yet provide erroneous and misleading information for publication. When reading Mrs. Vero’s accounting, I ask one thing; Google search her name, Padgett A. Vero, her husband’s name Giochino Vero and you will realize neither of them appear anywhere, no web site, no face book, no twitter, no music industry presence at all. Now Google the person this blabber mouth nobody attacks and see who Gene Serina is. Then go to www.cozycornerradio.com/About%20Gene%20Serina.htm and look over the Gene Serina biography and his accomplishments in the music industry. Padgett is an intellectual misfit intent on going after me and me alone. She doesn’t apply her demonic vengeance on any other source such as iTunes, Amazon, Beatport, Tracksource, and other retailers still selling the STYLES Josie Recordings or the more than 67 other internet web sites referencing the Styles Josie catalog #920 recordings. Padgett’s only target is me and my radio web site. Padgett A. Vero’s ego is beyond description. Her false claims and fraudulent misrepresentations are about to be dealt with. Her reign as the devil’s disciple is about to end. Best regards to all & Have a wonderful summer, Gene Serina New York City, NY
P. Vero
Cape Coral,Florida,
USA
GENE SERINA /COZY CORNER WEB & SERINA PROMOTIONS Trademark Infinger & Intellectual Property Thief f
#3REBUTTAL Individual responds
Sat, May 02, 2015
Gene Serina, aka, Jean Claude Serina, aka John Serina,aka Uncle G at +
Gene Serina ,who runs a web radio from the corner of his bedroom at (((REDACTED))) is a trademark infringer, an intellectual property thief and a shame to the music industry. Gene spews lies, and never feels laws are for him to follow ,to wit this web site asks for you not to post personal information ie. addresses telephone numbers of individuals you are posting about ,but Serina did anyway so I have posted his address and telephone number as well.
First Gene Serina claimed to have been in a styles group and made an alleged recording with this bogus group in 1964. Serina was called out on this information that he had posted, because it was known Serina was inducted in the Army when this bogus styles group was formed and when he was discharged the bogus group had disbanded . When Gene Serina became aware people knew this he changed his story, but too late we have copies of his original statements.
Gene Serina's bunch tried to steal the trademark the styles and put an application in to the USPTO, however when they received a cease and desist letter they promptly filed an express abandonement of their application with the USPTO when they realized the legal ramifications of Federal Laws with regard to trying to steal a trademark name. Gene Serina supposedly in the music business was shamed. You may go to the USPTO web site and verify this information key in #86274594 you will find Richard Pettignano the patsy for Gene Serina abandoned this application on June 25th 2014. Gene Seina and his bogus bunch cannot dispute that they again tried to steal our trademark THE STYLES R. OUR REGISTRATION IS ALIVE AND WELL #86302701. As Gene put it they were trying to comeback infringing on our trademark THE STYLES R beginning with their once in 50 years performance and stealing our trademark.
GeneSerina's also infringed upon the trademark name of THE VELS when he took their name (as per his statements) back in 1963 using their name to record an alleged record. The real and original Vels were an all black group,that formed in the early 60's from Jackson Mississippi and consisted of Sidney Calwel.Terry Lee Evans, Marion Knight and Al Sanders they had two record releases on TREBCO records .
This was not the first time or the last time Gene Serina infringed upon a trademark name. THE STYLES R were formed in 1958 on the street corner of Miriam Ave in the Bronx and Louis Pesce was the founder and Jack Vero his cousin was in the group, Harvey Ledo, Arnold Abbott, Harold Epstein, and Louis Anthony Pesce also cousin to Louis the founder and Jack Vero. In 1961 THE STYLES R made their first recording on Serene Records Scarlett Angel and Gotta Go Go Go. THE STYLES R also made another recording in 1963, prior. to release ,the tapes and the groups money was absconded by the groups manager who was never heard from again. Till possibly NOW! Louis the founder passed away in 1979. The Styles went on to release several more records, 1994 a commemorative record honoring Louis the founder and two CD releases in 2006. THE STYLES R are performing to this day.
Now you would think that Gene Serina learned his lesson and would mend his coniving, deceitful ways ,but no he did not. Not too long ago Gene Serina announced on his bedroom corner radio web site , he was joining the original Paradons who recorded the hit record "DIAMOND AND PEARLS" whoops, nope the group he was joining Joel and The Paradons did not record the hit record. The original Paradons that recorded the hit "DIAMONDS and PEARLS were also an all black group from Bakersfield California and consisted of West Taylor, Chuck Weldon. Billy Myers, and William Powers. While Joel Karp recently registered the name Joel Karp and the Paradons from a 2005 earlier registration that was abandoned. he or Gene Serina can have no claim of recording the original hit song. Gene Seina at one point posted a copy of the hit Record "DIAMONDS and Pearls on his web linking himself and the group he joined to the hit record this IS considered intellectual property theft. On a side note per Gene Serina Joel Karp kicked him to the curb out of the group and wants nothing to do with him.
By the way wouldn't it be proper for someone in the music industry, to pay his ascap and bmi dues on that cozy radio web, just a thought!
SO here we have it Gene Serina, Uncle G, liar, causing confusion in the market place, trademark infringer, intellectual property theft ,a music industry shame, wanting sympathy for a problem thats all his fault, No apologies from hin for stealing anyones trademark. Gene Serina is SAD and PATHETIC . We have much proof that will remain undisclosed till this matter is litigated as per our counsel.