Phil Mackie
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Global News Podcast
Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces charges in New York court
There was a bit of stage fright at first. The 17 nonagenarians, who all live in care homes, found themselves in a packed hotel ballroom with an audience of more than 100 people and camera crews recording every moment. But they gradually warmed up. Chris Wrighton, who at 91 is one of the youngest members of the group, hadn't sung in public for more than 80 years.
Global News Podcast
Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces charges in New York court
To win the record, the group, known as the Prime Timers, not only had to perform live, they had to release a song, which they did last week, and have an average age greater than 91 to beat the previous holders. Jasmine Kessie from the residential care group Runwood Homes had come up with the idea of the choir a few months ago.
Global News Podcast
Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces charges in New York court
She said it had been a wonderful experience, especially for those with dementia.
Global News Podcast
Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces charges in New York court
The Guinness World Record adjudicator checked all the relevant documents and announced that with an average age of 94, they'd done it.