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The Combustibles “Watch Her” from Bombay, India
The Combustibles came from Bombay, India, and recorded “Watch Her” / “Some Peace of Mind” in 1970. Vocalist Everett Perry wrote both songs. “Watch Her” has vocals and rhythm that reminds me somewhat of...
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The Coachmen from Memphis, Tennessee
The Coachmen, from left: Sam Brough, Glen Cammack, Tommy Burnett (sitting) and Rick Allen, “backstage at the Mid-South Coliseum after a Sam the Sham & the Pharoahs gig.”Photo from Ron Hall’s...
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The Wild Prophets from Ames, Iowa
The Wild Prophets came from Ames, Iowa, about 35 miles north of Des Moines. They recorded one single on Kustom Records, Ltd ARS-1001, an energetic version of the Last Word’s “Can’t Stop Loving You”...
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Blodwyn Pig gigs 1969
Photo may be subject to copyright Guitarist Mick Abrahams formed Blodwyn Pig in his home town Luton, Bedfordshire in the first few weeks of January 1969 after leaving Jethro Tull in early December...
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John Thomas Blues Band
This short-lived band was formed in Lewisham, southeast London around 1967 and featured: Ray Marshall (guitar/vocals) Ronnie Clayden (keyboards/harmonica) Graham Marshall (bass) Chris Stevens (drums)...
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The Deuces Wild from Amarillo “Come Easy Go”
Dueces Wild featured in the Amarillo Sunday News-Globe on May 28, 1967 The Deuces Wild formed in high school in Amarillo, Texas in 1965. They continued at least through 1967 and cut one 45 on their own...
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The Carousel “Girl Maybe You” on It’s a Lemon
The Carousel recorded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1969. Members were: Carl Williams – lead vocals Richard Studdard – vocals, keyboards Ronald Naramore – vocals, guitar Donny Grace – vocals, bass Mike...
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Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band 1965-1967
Photo courtesy of Buddy Beadle When Dexys Midnight Runners’ topped the UK charts in 1981 with their “Geno” tribute, a new generation of fans discovered American soul singer Geno Washington, who had...
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The Baby Cakes of Austin, TX
1967 photo of the Baby Cakes, not long before their split The Baby Cakes were a legendary Austin band that lasted from 1965 until 1967. They never recorded to my knowledge, but they may have been the...
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The Tyrods “She Said, He Said” on Mark Records
The Tyrods formed in high school in Chino, California in 1965. Chino is in San Bernadino County, just east of Los Angeles. Members were: Herkie Alves – guitar John Alves – guitar Alex Kizanis –...
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The Aces Combo from Salisbury, North Carolina
The Aces with go-go dancer and friend. Dig the Sandy Nelson albums behind the drummer! I found five color snapshots of the Aces from Salisbury, North Carolina, as well as a news clipping from...
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The Rockin’ Gibralters of Montgomery, AL
Rockin’ Gibralters, from left: Rusty Crumpton, Ronnie Monroe, Sonny Grier (seated), Ed Sanford, Bobby DuPree and Keith Brewer The Rockin’ Gibralters came out of Montgomery, Alabama, making four singles...
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Procession gigs 1967-1969
Playboys guitarist Mick Rogers, keyboard player Trevor Griffin and bass player Brian Peacock split with singer Normie Rowe in late October, according to Go-Set’s 25 October issue, page 3. By...
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Jon and Still Life
Chris Simmons (vocals) Stuart Cowell (lead guitar/vocals) Tom Tierney (bass) Ron Reynolds (Hammond organ) Jim Toomey (drums) Jon was formed in late 1966 after Stuart Cowell left Gass. He’d previously...
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The Motovators at Jolly Time Skating Rink, Fort Worth
The Motovators at Jolly Time A Go Go, July, 1965 The Motovators formed in the spring of 1964 in Haltom City, just northeast of Fort Worth, Texas. The original lineup was: Terry Hungerford – vocals and...
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Human Instinct’s UK gigs 1966-1968
The New Zealand R&B band The Human Instinct moved to the UK in late 1966 and recorded a string of 45s. Judging by the gigs below, the band may have been based in the West Midlands when they first...
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The Motovators at National Hall in Fort Worth
National Hall, April 2, 1965, from left: Dale Morgan, Terry Hungerford, Mike Langston, and Terry Fagan with Roger Young on drums. The Capris at National Hall, April 2, 1965 Charlie Christy &...
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The Cortinas gigs 1964-1968
Formed by brothers Paul and Nigel Griggs, The Cortinas went through various line-ups before changing name to Octopus in November 1968. The Cortinas’ select gigs: 22 February 1964 – Cavendish Hall,...
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The Motovators at Holiday Skating Rink in Haltom City
Motovators at the Holiday Hop April 3, 1965 The Holiday Roller Skating Rink in 1965 The Holiday Skating Rink was located at 2920 Carson St. in Haltom City, northeast of downtown Fort Worth. It was...
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The Hi-De-Ho Club, unknown Fort Worth venue
I can find no information on the Hi-De-Ho Dancing night club, presumably in the Fort Worth area. The Motovators auditioned with manager Andy Anderson on December 4, 1964, then played ten shows at the...
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