Biographies


Anthony "AC" Clementi (2nd tenor, baritone, lead)
"AC" is a Norristown High School graduate of the class of '68. He began his singing career in his junior year ('67) of high school, forming the popular 11-piece group called, "The Mystics". The group performed doo-wop, rythym and blues, and Motown music styles. In March 1999 "AC" organized "The NorrisTones", who have entertained locally throughout the tri-state area. After a four month hiatus "The NorrisTones", under the leadership of "AC" regrouped in January 2003 replacing one original member and adding a new member for five-part harmony. "AC" has three children and resides in Blue Bell with his wife Dorothy.
Mark Pastor (bass, lead, musical director)
Mark is an original member of "the NorrisTones" and has been the group's musical director since its inception. Originally from Northeast Philly, Mark is a "69 graduate of Northeast High School and a graduate of Temple University. Mark has been involved with music all of his life and was a disk jocley for over 25 years. Mark is a computer systems analyst for the Vanguard Group and is also a member of the Vanguard Group's "Crewtones" choir, which has performed at the Kimmel Center. Mark and his wife Cindy reside in Norristown.
John Jones(1st tenor, 2nd tenor, lead)
John has been on the A Cappella scene for over 35 years. He is an original member of "The Omega 5 Maestros". John was also a member of the very popular "Neighbors Complaint". John was also the orginator of the well-known group "A Moment's Pleasure", which was under John's leadership for 19 years. John resides in Norristown with his wife Helen "MC".
Ron Selix (baritone, 2nd tenor, lead)
Ron's first stage performance was in high school with a singing group consisting of Jackie Hart of the "Tramps" and Kenny Gamble of "Philadelphia International Records". After 1 year Ron became a free-lance drummer, playing mostly for the musicians' union. He performed with David Bay and Tom Bell. Ron eventually joined Tom Bell's writing staff working as a song writer and learning the music production business. Meeting the challenges of his life, Ron's musical skills were pushed to the limit performing background vocals and playing keyboard. For the past 15 years Ron has performed with the popular group called "The Voices of Zion". Taking advantage of the musical skills he acquired, Ron formed his own song writing and production business. Ron resides in West Conshohocken with his wife Mary.
Andy Petruzelli (1st tenor, 2nd tenor, lead)
Andy graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School and Saint Joseph's University. From 1961 through 1970 Andy sang lead for the Classic IV. They released several 45 rpms in the early 60's such as: "Island of Paradise" (1961), "Please Be Mine" (1962), "True Story" (1964), "What Would I Do" (1964), and "Early Christmas" (1965). From 1970 through 1972 Andy, along with his wife Cheryl, sang leads for a top 40 band known as Interlude; and from 1972 through 1975 with a group known as Starburst. In 1995 Andy, his wife Cheryl, and son, Andy, Jr. formed a very successful discjockey and live entertainment business known as Starburst Entertainment (aka, "Music by Petruzelli"). In 2000 Andy reunited with the Classic IV, which then disbanded in 2002. Andy is the newest member of The NorrisTones joining the group in August 2006. Andy resides in East Norriton with his wife, Cheryl.