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The Four Preps, an American pop quartet, formed in 1956 when four students at Hollywood High School-Bruce Belland, Ed Cobb, Marv Ingram, and Glen A. Larson-were signed to a recording contract by Capitol Records after performing at a talent show. Their first single, "Dreamy Eyes", was released that same year. Between 1957 and 1964, the group achieved significant chart success with hits such as "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)", which reached Number two on the Billboard pop charts in 1958 and sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc. Other notable songs include "Big Man", which peaked at Number three in 1958, and "Down by the Station", reaching Number 13 in 1960. The Four Preps also appeared on television shows like The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet and in films such as Gidget. Their last appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 was in 1964 with "A Letter to The Beatles". The group disbanded in 1969 due to declining popularity. Post-breakup, members pursued various careers: Belland became a network executive and songwriter, Cobb a record producer, Larson a television producer, Ingram a commodities broker, and Clarke a music teacher.
