We formed to play the then-popular intrumental music of the day, with Mick on lead guitar.We apparently were noticed in the US (remember, we were just a high school garage band). The lawyer of Sonny Charles and The Checkmates wrote us a threatening letter suggesting we change our band's name or face legal action! The Stingrays rose from the ashes of the Checkmates. Personnel: Mick Otstott - Lead Guitar Brooke Cadwallader - 2nd Lead/Rythm Guitar Bill Otstott - Rythm Guitar Ray Otstott - Bass Guitar Eddie Moses - Drums Jay Herrero (later) - Drums Influences: The Shadows, The Ventures, The Beatles, surf/instrumental rock Setlist Sample: Apache, Walk Don't Run, Hava Nagilah (instrumental), San Antonio Rose (instrumental) Equipment: Fender Jaguar, Jazzmaster, Esquire guitars, Jazz Bass, Ludwig Drums, Fender Showman, Bandmaster, Tremolux & Bassman amps, Supro amp Rehearsal Space: The Otstotts' house Band Vehicles: The Otstotts' and Cadwalladers' cars Fashion Statement: You must be kidding! Best Gig: Bobby Ng's TV show - We were televised and got to play with the best-known bands in the Philippines Gig from Hell!: Student Canteen TV show (give me a break - it was the 60's) - Ray forgot his part Last Gig: Assumption Convent Battle of the Bands. Comments: I'd do it again in a minute. We were a great cover band.

 

Where are they now?

Mick passed away in 1983; Bill lives in Phoenix and plays keyboards and guitar for fun; Brooke lives in France & England and still dabbles in music; Ray plays for fun and has a mini-collection of 8 guitars and 5 amps; Eddie and Jay we've lost contact with.

 Information contributed by Ray Otstott ttotsto@bellsouth.net

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