Cathy Jean and the Roommates (also spelled Roomates) are an American vocal group who recorded in the early 1960s, and had a US pop hit in 1961 with "Please Love Me Forever". A version of the group, fronted by original singer Cathy Jean Giordano (now Cathy Jean Ruiz), still performs.

Career

The Roommates were originally a duo formed by 15-year-olds Steve Susskind (born Steven R. Susskind; October 3, 1942 – January 21, 2005) and Bob Minsky (born Robert L. Minsky; October 10, 1942 – August 25, 2006), of Russell Sage Junior High in Queens, New York. After placing second in a local talent show--behind another duo, Tom & Jerry, who later became better known as Simon & Garfunkel--they became a quartet, adding singers Jack Carlson and Felix Alvarez in 1960. The group released their first record, a cover of Kitty Wells' hit "Making Believe", on the Promo label. Their managers, Gene and Jody Malis, then set up their own label, …Read more on Wikipedia