The Legions Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1965-1968    We got together in 1965 after meeting in Jr. High school and realizing we all had a love for the new music invasion that was sweeping the country. We set up shop in Jeff Chadrows living room 3 nights a week and eventually persuaded our parents to pay for a recording session, so we could work with WFIL radio, which to us was like being on The Ed Sullivan Show. The band lasted until 1968, when we discovered "Cream" and realized that "Sgt. Pepper" really did change the music scene forever. So, we split up to all find new musical visions.   Personnel: Mitch Schecter - Drums& Vocals Jeff Chadrow - Lead Guitar Walt Barr - Rhythm Guitar Ed Blumenthal -Farfisa Organ Ron Gordon - Bass Influences: The Beatles,The Monkees, Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Beach Boys, etc. Setlist Sample: Gloria, Good Lovin' and our hit single "She's Gone" Equipment: Kay Guitars, Harmony Guitars, Kent Drums, Farfisa Portaflex Organ. Rehearsal Space: Jeff Chadrows house, then Tom Bush's house...he's the bass player that replaced Ron Gordon later on. Band Vehicles: Mom and dad's cars. Fashion Statement: The Lions Den Shirts - that was a cool "Mod Shop" in downtown Philly. Best Gig: WFIL Band concert- it was cool to be involved with your top local radio station! Gig from Hell!: Levittown Fire Hall-We almost got beat up by some jealous guys. Last Gig: Tom Bush's basement club. Comments: The Legions were a great band and will always be remembered by each member as a very special time in our lives.        Where are they now? Mitch Schecter now plays Guitar in "The Ripchords". Jeff Chadrow played around Philly for some years with Classical Guitarist "Londa Cohen" and has been seen in NYC. Walt Barr passed away some years ago. Ron Gordon is a Lawyer in PA. Ed Blumenthal is a Chiropractor in PA. Visit The Ripchords web site here: http://www.RipChords.net    Information contributed by Mitchell Schecter HMRMPRODUCTIONS@yahoo.com mitchschecter@yahoo.com

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