The Fraternity Brothers, formerly known as The Fraternity Men, got together as a group in the early '70's. The group members were Gino Genovesi, Pat Gray, and "Hap" Swartz, and piano player and arranger Phil Fleri. All from the Sharon Pennsylvania area. They sang at many local affairs and traveled the College Circuit. Their unique sound was inspired by the harmony groups of the day. Gino wrote many of the songs they performed . They released singles on various labels including the Courier label, Fremont, Ohio ( Little Star and Lynnie) . Arranger Phil Fleri, producer Bob Brown; Lowery Label, Atlanta Georgia, (Laugh it Off, written by Ray Whitley and I Think It's Me, written by Joe South.) Producer Joe South. On the Columbia-Date Label, New York City, The Fraternity Brothers released a two sided hit, Big Town, written by D. Atwell, Psuedo name for Gino, and Phil Fleri, and , Sad Little Boy written by Gino. Produced by Clay Pitts. An album with a variety of hits was later released. The group disbanded in the early '80's. Gino has teamed up with Shane Farmer and has written many songs for other groups.