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Patrick Samson Set
Born in Beirut in Lebanon as Sulaimi Khoury, Patrick Samson and his brothers Sandy, who became his manager and MD, and guitarist Soussou Samson moved to France in 1961. In the early 1960s, they formed...
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Beau Hannon on Dionysian
“Who’s Got the Right of Way” is the snotty, upbeat B-side to the light “Rosie, Rosie”. Beau Hannon was a Canadian singer from Niagara Falls, Ontario. This single on Dionysian from late 1967 comes...
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The Grim Reepers “Two Souls” on Chalon
The Grim Reepers cut the excellent single “Two Souls”, but are still something of a mystery group. I haven’t been able to find any photos or gig listings for the Grim Reapers or Reepers, however they...
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The Voyagers on Feature Records
The Voyagers came from Racine, Wisconsin, cutting two 45s for the Feature Records label out of Janesville. The band first recorded as a quintet with: Mark Peterson – vocals Jay Sieger – lead guitar Ed...
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The New Yorkers & the Fury Four
This is the very first single by the New Yorkers, who would cut the classic “Mr. Kirby” for Scepter before going on to greater fame as the Hudson Brothers. The group started in 1965 as the My Sirs in...
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The Cherades “My Little Red Book”
The Cherades are an unknown group who covered two hits from ’65 and ’66 for release on RHM Records 1001/1002. Their version of Love’s arrangement of “My Little Red Book” is very good, I’d say this was...
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The Velvet Seed “Flim Flam Man”
I can’t find much info on the Velvet Seed. I read they were from Sanford, Maine, and Max Waller wrote they had several unreleased songs including a version of the Byrds “Feel a Whole Lot Better”, but...
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Bob Marley & the Wailers longer version of “Trench Town Rock”
This is the US issue of the original 1971 version of “Trench Town Rock” by Bob Marley & the Wailers, issued by G & C Records C&G-5000. Like the first Jamaican Tuff Gong issue, this US...
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Apperson Jackrabbit “That’s Why” and “Shadows Falling”
The Apperson Jackrabbit have remained a mystery despite the quality of their single on Calmis. One side is the brooding “That’s Why” which has long been a favorite of mine after hearing it on Tony the...
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The Royal Coachmen “Lollipop” / “Bama-Lama”
The Royal Coachmen are an unknown group who cut two fine, fratty rockers for their own Coachmen label in June of 1966. “Lollipop” does sound like it could be an original, while “Bama-Lama” is a rewrite...
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The Shilos “Let’s Go Again”
The Shilos had only one single, featuring the fine r&b sounds of “Let’s Go Again”, released on the Sure Records label in the second half of 1965. The Shilos became the Four Winds, and one member...
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The Satyrs “Zodiac Zoo”
The Satyrs released two singles in 1972 and 1974, both recorded in Bridgeport, Connecticut, but released with an address in Syracuse, New York. Their first single “Right On” / “Sahib Sam”, is a...
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The Blazers on Brass and Melinda and the Misfits on U-Nek
The Blazers cut one fine single, “I Don’t Need You” (D. Hord) b/w the more ’50s sounding”Lovin’ to Do” (H. Halter) on Brass 306 in November 1965, produced by John C. Price. I don’t know the band...
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The Burgundy Blues on Argee
The Burgundy Blues were the recording name of a Miami, Florida group called the Amen. Members included: Tim Yero – lead guitar, lead vocals Bob Lewis – bass Bill Sabella – organ Keith Van Schaick –...
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Richard Henry & The Zig Zag Band
Formed as The Richard Henry Sensation around April 1966 with the following line-up: Richard Henry (aka Richard Henry Dejohnette) – lead vocals David O’List – lead guitar (ex-Little Boy Blues) Colin ?...
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Patrick Dane & The Mark 7
Very little is known about this group, which I think came from Croydon in south London. Singer Patrick Dane had previously sung with The Quiet Five. Patrick Dane & The Mark 7 recorded a lone 45...
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Jeep Rongle
A very obscure band that came from the Egham, Surrey/Staines, Middlesex area, which is west of London. According to the Staines & Egham News paper, the roots of Jeep Rongle can be found in Group...
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Ray Dell (real name: Rick Mardell) – lead vocals George Phillips – lead guitar Brian ? – rhythm guitar Rodney Runacre – bass Dell Saville – drums Formed in 1962, the band included former Jeff Curtis...
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The Guests
Alan Chamberlain – lead vocals Bernie Jory – lead guitar John Towell – bass Hans Herbert – drums This was as Dalston, north London band and also included two sax players. They were formely known as The...
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Ralph Denyer’s Rockhouse Band
Ralph Denyer – guitar/vocals Stuart Cowell – guitar/vocals Pete Solley – Hammond organ Pete MacBeth – bass Stan Sulzmann – saxophone Dave Coxhill – saxophone 15 October 1965 – Flamingo, Wardour...
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