The Deserters Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1965-1966     Formed in Fall '65 at Harding Jr. High; 9th Grade. Played parties, rec rooms, dances, teen halls and Battle of the Bands at Frankford "Y". Glenn's father was a promo guy for Capitol Records and we scored on 45's and concert tix. Addicted to Shindig and Hullabaloo, Lloyd Thaxton Show. A schoolmate of ours, William Penn had a rival band, "The Quakers".     Personnel: Jon Rassler - Lead Vocals Mike Agazarian - Lead Guitar Glenn Vosgerichian - Rhythm Guitar Mike Cherneky - Bass Fred Carcifi - Drums Influences: Stones, Animals, Yardbirds, Kinks Setlist Sample: Come On Now (Kinks), Roses Are Red, Love (You Know Who Group) Equipment: Hagstrom and Supro Guitars, Rogers Drums Rehearsal Space: Traded off parents basements. Band Vehicles: Dad's Rambler Fashion Statement: Peacock Blue Irredescent sharkskin suits, black turtlenecks. Beatle Boots. Best Gig: Teen Dance at Harding Jr. High: real PA...dancing girls! Gig from Hell!: Quatermasters Club, Frankford Aresenal - why? We were the Deserters! Last Gig: Good Luck Party for George Rossi; Marines, Viet Nam. Comments: Used to see locals like The Union Jacks and the American Beatles in 1965 and 66. Later 60's shared a loft with the American Dream and hung out with Woody's Truckstop and Elizabeth. Saw tons of great acts national and local from 65-70. Will submit photos ASAP, just saw this site and had to write.        Where are they now? Fred Carcifi tried out for the Robbs, the two guitarists moved out of town. Jon went in to What's Left and then the 5th of Monday and Cum. After seeing The Rockin Ramrods opend for the Stones in Nove 65 and the Remains open for the Beatles in Aug 66, figured Boston was the place to move to. Last Philadelphia show for him was at Fairmont Park on the 1st Annual Earth Day. Moved to Boston in 1970 formed punk band DMZ in '75. Works for record label as National Promo rep, and produces punk band the Queers as well as records with his own band, The Downbeat 5...who still do "Come on Now".    Information contributed by JJ Rassler downbeat5@aol.com

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