Ralph Marco
Founder Chicago Heat
Ralph Marco was the founder and creator of Chicago Heat. He was most known for his performances of Tony Bennett and Ray Charles in addition to the beloved music of the Doo Wop era. Ralph was the headliner act in 'A Tony Bennett Tribute Show' featuring the best of Tony Bennett in addition to being an accomplished musician and sculptor. His book 'Pork and Beans' was published as an Indie author; the book offers an inside look at Ralph's life growing up in Melrose Park Chicago.
Ralph passed away on October 20, 2018 at Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He will be remembered always and sadly missed by his family, friends, Chicago Heat and fans. Click for OBITUARY.
Watch video of Chicago Heat singing 'I Believe'
at Ralph Marco's Memorial Service.
Soundtracks of Ralph Marco
Soundtracks of Sal Palmieri
Soundtracks of Darrell Arnold
Salvatore Palmieri
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa., Sal Palmieri grew up during the great Oldies and Doo Wop era. He emulated his favorite singers like Jimmy Beaumont, of the ‘Skyliners,’ Lou Christie, (both from Pittsburgh) The Flamingos, and Dells, just to name a few. As a teenager, It was not uncommon to catch Sal and a few friends singing a little acapella on the street corner, across from the Pool Hall.
Sal gained notoriety in Pittsburgh and in Southwest Florida as a first tenor/falsetto singer. His credits include performing with the Oldies band The Front Page in Pittsburgh and performing his own Doo Wop shows here in Southwest Florida. He performed a few songs with the Doo Wop band, Uptown Express at the Christmas tree lighting in Naples on 5th and 3rd streets. Sal took us back to memory lane, to the sock hops, malt shops, poodle skirts and & 57 Chevy's.
Sal was an integral part of every Chicago Heat Show and is sadly missed by all of Chicago Heat, family, friends and fans.
Paul Spallina
New York born and raised, Paul Spallina sang in choral groups and rock bands, most of his life, took up Swing Dancing in 1997 and relocated to Ft. Myers in 2000. His participation in Community Theater helped to bring Paul to Chicago Heat. He will always be sadly missed by family, friends, Chicago Heat and his fans.
Darrell Arnold
Darrell was born in San Diego and raised in Kansas. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He spent the bulk of his working years in Sales Training and Marketing before retiring aboard a 32 ft. sailboat in Ft. Myers.
Darrell spent a few years performing solo at beach side venues locally. Most gratifying for him was sharing time and music in small church congregations and retirement homes. We were proud to welcome Darrell to Chicago Heat! Darrell proudly performed a wide range of music to audiences across SWFL. He passed away July 21st 2024 after a hard fought battle with Cancer. His soundtracks include ‘Piano Man’ which he was proud to sing at every opportunity.