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The Socialites “Phooey Phooey on You” and “Looking Out My Window”
The Socialites at the Unicorn Lansing, MIThe Socialites were four women who made two 45s in 1968. I don’t know the names of the band members, or where they came from, except for a show listing in...
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Karen Verros “You Just Gotta Know My Mind” on Dot Records
Karen’s Somerset High School yearbook photo, 1964Karen Verros made three singles for Dot Records in 1965 and 1966, her best known being “You Just Gotta Know My Mind” and “Little Boy”. She came from...
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The Tikis “We’re on the Move” on Sara and the Talismen on Rampro
The Tikis and the Talismen had bassist and song writer Bill Schereck in common. Both bands formed at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, first the Tikis in the spring of 1965, then the Talismen in...
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The Slithy Toves and Childhoods End
The Slithy Toves, from left: Chet Blackstone, Don Smith, Jon Harris, Lou Cordera (standing), and Bruce BrandfonFounded in 1967, the Slithy Toves did not release any recordings, but were an active live...
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Sportin’ Life “I Can Feel It (Servant to the Sky)” on Riba Records
Sportin’ Life cut a great psychedelic 45 in the summer of 1968, “I Can Feel It (Servant to the Sky)” released on Riba Records R-1004/R-1003. I don’t know if Sportin’ Life was an actual group or a...
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Gossip “No One’s Standing in Your Way” / “Whispering Wind”
Gossip made this one great two-sided 45 “No One’s Standing in Your Way” / “Whispering Wind” in October, 1968, released on Gossip Records ARA 102268. The only name on the label is Monte Gagg, a senior...
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The Modulation Corporation “What to Do” on Atom
The Modulation Corporation made one 45 on Atom 1001 in November, 1967: the tough garage song “What to Do” b/w the bluesy “Worms”, both written by Francis W. Wilson II, and cut at Texas Sound Studios...
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The Heard from Haverhill, MA
The Heard, from left: Charles Buzzell, Jr., Robert Fountaine, Michael J. Moustafa, and Eric McFadden The Heard came from Haverhill MA but I don’t believe they ever recorded. Dennis Villanucci, bassist...
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The Cannons “Day to Day” on Night Owl
The Cannons came from Madison, Wisconsin, releasing singles in 1966 and 1967. Members were: Lee Larsen – lead vocals Mike Keilhofer – lead guitar Peter Loeb – sax and rhythm guitar Jim Perkins – bass...
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Dave and the Squires “The Girl of My Dreams” on Radex
Dave and the Squires cut this moody original song “The Girl of My Dreams” in late 1965, released on Radex R65121. The flip is a slow version of “Ferry Cross the Merscy” [sic]. I know nothing about the...
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The Sunday Funnies “Sunny Covington Avenue” / “It Won’t Happen to You” on Skoop
Photo card included with some copies of the Sunday Funnies 45 on Skoop. From left: John Rice, Luke Pride, Gary MacShara and Tom Sheffer. The Sunday Funnies 45 on Skoop 1070 has two excellent original...
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The Xployts
The Xployts at a high school Valentine’s Day dance in Riverside, 1965 Mike Butler sent in these photos and wrote to me about his band, the Xployts. Members included: Berl Bartz – vocals Mark Sherrill –...
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George Quarta Jr. “Get Loose” / “Don’t Move” and Bob Cribbie “Vow of Love” /...
Today I’m featuring two rockabilly artists, George Quarta Jr. and Bob Cribbie, who both grew up in Hudson, NY. In 1959 they each released a 45 on the Cool Records label out of Harrison, New Jersey....
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The Dynamics Unlimited of Warner Robins “The Tide Rises” / “Baby Let’s Wait”
The Dynamics recording at Atlanta Sound Studios, 1967. From left: Steve Diehl, Bruce Allen, Stanley Newman, Ronnie Osborne, and Bob Garrett The Dynamics Unlimited released one 45 on the Rose Records...
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The Villagers “Joann” / “Glad You’re Back” on Dale Records
The Villagers came from Sarasota County in Florida, just south of Tampa. Some or all of the members graduated from Riverview High School class of ’65. They cut one fine record “Joann” / “Glad You’re...
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The Shaggs of Orchard Lake, Michigan, “Mean Woman Blues” / “She Makes Me Happy”
The Shaggs: Bottom Left/Clockwise: Jim Gilliam/bass; Stan Burger (glasses)/drums; Perry Rouse/guitar and lead vocals, bottom center; Roy Rouse, guitar and lead vocals; Doug Preston/lead guitar, right...
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The Canadian Legends on White Cliffs
Here’s a little-known group, the Canadian Legends, who recorded on New Orleans labels, and whose only member I know of is Ronald Buro. Their first record contains two crude covers, “I’m a Believer”...
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Calliope (featuring Danny O’Keefe)
Photo may be subject to copyright (from Pacific Northwest Bands website). Left to right: John Simpson, Danny O’Keefe, Clyde Heaton and Paul Goldsmith. Very little is known about Seattle rock group...
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Celebrating 20 years of Garage Hangover at Do The 45 Rock ‘n’ Soul Party at...
To celebrate 20 years of Garage Hangover I will be spinning some records at Do The 45 Rock ‘n’ Soul Party at Quinns in Beacon, NY on Friday, July 12, with old friends and fellow DJs Pete Pop (garage...
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The Five Flys “Livin’ for Love” / “Dance Her By Me” on Samron
The Five Flys, from left: Rich Murlo, Tony Tonon, Steve Kucey, Skip Nehrig and John Gallagher. Photo courtesy of Tony Tonon The Five Flys released their only single “Livin’ for Love” / “Dance Her By...
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