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The Classics of Chatham, NY
The Classics came from Chatham, New York, a town about 30 miles southeast of Albany. I live not far from the village and my son goes to the local public school, so I’ve been very interested in learning...
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Discography of the Kama, Aegis, Lewis, Buddha & Krishna labels of Utica
I had posted this discussion of the related releases on the Kama, Krishna, Lewis and Aegis record labels when I wrote about the Roosters, but it deserves its own page. I am still uncertain as to who...
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Allen Fierro and the Outrage
My friend Derek Taylor sent in this cool promotional photo of a group called Outrage, with a logo that could come from some ’80s hardcore poster. The group had one single that I haven’t heard as Allen...
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Bob Lackman
Bob Lackman had only one release, an EP on the French label Riviera in 1966. “Laughing Boy” is the standout track but all four songs are worthwhile. No one seems to know exactly where Bob came from or...
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Star-Bright Records discography
I’d appreciate any help with this discography. Star-Bright 3051 – The Wilde Knights – “Beaver Patrol” (Dey – Brown) / “Tossin’ and Turnin'” Rich Brown, vocal on both songs. S-1-866/7 Star-Bright 3052...
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The Jammers
Like other groups on Dearborn Records or with Chetkay Music publishing, I can’t find much info on the Jammers. Jack Groendal and Gerry Snyder wrote both sides and were likely members of the group. The...
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Chochoły
This is the second of Pete Kowalski’s articles on ’60s rock groups from Poland. In February, he wrote about Romuald i Roman: Chochoły (The Straw Men) were one of the most noteworthy Polish amateur...
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The Cavaliers of Middletown
The Cavaliers, in front: Ted Lovelace (with drumsticks) and Jim Brandon; in back from left: Jim Wenzel, Roger McIntosh and Walter Johnson The Cavaliers, often listed as from Tennessee, were actually...
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The Jayhawkers and the Deltron label
The Jay Hawkers came out of Bay City, Michigan and were led by Jay Walker, who was later a DJ on WKNX (1210 AM) in Saginaw, Michigan and WGRD, eventually changing his name as Sonny Fox. I’ve sometimes...
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The Marc IV from Fort Thomas, Kentucky
The Marc IV of Fort Thomas, Kentucky got a profile in the Enquirer on January 28, 1967. Members were: Mike Reilly – lead singer and bass Rick Schmidt – organ Ken Steggeman – drums Steve Schiller –...
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The De Blus
The Cincinnati Enquirer profiled many local bands, including The De’ Blu or De Blus, as they appeared in ads for the Mod Room at the Cabana restaurant in Erlanger, Kentucky. De’ Blu was comprised of...
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The Deltrons
The Deltrons recorded in Sebewaing, Michigan a town about halfway between Bad Axe, the town of the A-side title, and Bay City, the location of the Deltron label and Delta Promotions. Members were: Dan...
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The Savage Generation
The Savage Generation, profiled in the Herald Statesman, March 23, 1968The Savage Generation came from Westchester, NY. Members were Roger Alther of Tuckahoe, Ronnie Fruscianti of New Rochelle, Tom...
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The Haustofs
The Haustofs, Bobcat News, Nov. 23, 1966.from left: Doug Gahan, Gary Thorson, Steve Rollofs (kneeling), Pat Buckley, and Randy Clark with manager Delon Wright lying on the grass. Not pictured: Bob...
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The Stowaways
Arturo & Pat with the Stowaways, from left to right: Norma Longoria, James Buckley, Pat Buckley, Wendall Maloy, and Arturo Longoria The Stowaways were: Arturo Longoria – vocals, guitar Pat Buckley...
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The Dickens
The Dickens at The Place, Pensacola, FL. From left: Jimmy Smith, Louie Boyleston, Skip (Seldon) Higgins, Ron Bowman and Rick Pierce The Dickens came from Pensacola, Florida. The members of the band...
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Facts of Life “I’ve Seen Darker Nights”
There isn’t much information about the Facts of Life despite the group’s fine 45 single. The group came from Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, which lies just to the west of the Philadelphia city line....
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The Barons of Grand Rapids
The Barons were one of the early garage bands in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They released their single on a custom Fenton label, Jafes 985, in August 1965. My copy is signed by Dick Gates, Dave Marquette...
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The Epics of Columbus, Ohio
The Epics, picture sleeve to their Dolphin single The Epics came from Brookhaven High School in Columbus, Ohio. Warren Knox, Jim Miller and Michael Richards wrote the great A-side, “White Collar House”...
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The Kandells “I Want You To Know”
The Kandells, or Kan Dells came from the small town of Sandstone, Minnesota, just off I-35 a little more over halfway between Minneapolis and Duluth. Members included: Gene Best – lead guitar Bob...
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