David Lerchey, a founding member of one of the first integrated rock and roll acts, the Del Vikings, died this past Saturday. He was 67 years old. According to his wife, Linda, Mr. Lerchey suffered from cancer and pulmonary problems. He died at a veteran’s hospital.

Five airmen formed the Del Vikings in 1955 in Pittsburgh, according to Harvey Robbins, founder of the Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America. Of the members, Lerchey was one of two Caucasian members while the other three were black.

Robbins said the Del Vikings appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1957, the same year they had two number one hits- "Come Go With Me" and "Whispering Bells." Other hits put out by the group included "Cool Shake," "A Sunday Kind of Love," "Summertime" and "Bring Back Your Heart."

The Del Vikings were inducted into the Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame in 2003.