Danny Mayers, the old frontman of the Australian rock and roll band The Delltones, dies at the age of 77. Loyal to the stage, with a unique voice, Mayers managed to lead The Delltones through some of their most commercially successful years. He joined the band in the early 1980s when it was in a significant transition.The Delltones were already popular since the late 1950s; however, in the 1980s, Mayers joined the crew as a temporary replacement for Sep Martin. Around this period, Ian Peewee Wilson, the pioneer member of the band, caught sight of Danny Mayers at the Palais Royale in Newcastle.Wilson was impressed by his performance and offered him a temporary position in the band in 1982. Mayer joined The Delltones as they were in the process of revamping their sound as well as image between 1981 and 1983. Mayers, succeeding previous members, assisted the group in hitting a new generation of fans.Henceforth, Mayers was a significant presence in the history of the group. He was instrumental in restoring The Delltones to the top of the Australian music charts, and he was one of the most familiar faces in the line-up during the course of decades.Danny Mayers joining The Delltones and the 1980s resurgenceThe Delltones tribute to Danny Mayers (Image via Facebook/@The Delltones)Around the time of Danny Mayers' arrival in The Delltones, the band was in the process of re-establishing its image and sound. His arrival ended up being extremely timely as the group was seeking to modernize their style without sacrificing their traditional doo-wop style. His voice blended perfectly with the sound of the group, and within a very short time, his presence became a force that propelled their comeback.Among the best moments of Mayers' first year with The Delltones was the album titled Bop Til Ya Drop. A commercial hit with certified gold and a number two on the Kent Music Report Albums Chart in Sydney, this album catapulted The Delltones back into the limelight and created new avenues for live shows and on TV.The band also had a sixteen-week residency in Kinselas, Sydney, during the 1980s and played main events like the Anti-Nuclear Rally and the Adelaide Festival of Arts. Their live album, Out in the Open, which they recorded in front of an audience of 28,000 people at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, as well as their hit single, Papa Oom Mow Mow, were some of the critical points in this period of success.Read More: *NSYNC biopic stalls after band reportedly rejects producer pitch, shifts focus to potential reunion tourLater years and return to The DelltonesMayers briefly left The Delltones in 1985 but returned to the group a decade later in 1995. His comeback helped the band reconnect with its original surf music identity, which had been part of its roots since the 1960s. During this time, the group released The Sunshine Club, an album celebrating Australian surf culture and life-saving clubs. The singer was an on-and-off vocalist for The Delltones, having left in 1998, rejoined in 2000, and finally left in 2011. Outside of his work with the band, Danny Mayers continued performing as a solo entertainer. He appeared at clubs and music events, performing both his original songs and classic Delltones hits. His performances were known for keeping the spirit of The Delltones alive for both long-time fans and new audiences.Even after many lineup changes, Danny Mayers remained a consistent and trusted voice within the group. His dedication helped preserve The Delltones’ place in Australian music history. He was part of the lineup that continued performing decades after their first hits, showing his long-term commitment to live music.Read More: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce step out hand-in-hand for dinner at The Polo Bar in New York City amid NFL bye week