The Limits Allentown, Pennsylvania 1964-1968    The Limits, one of Eastern PA's first garage/Brit influenced bands, sprung up in Allentown, PA in late 1964. Lots of under 21 clubs and colleges. There were a lot of other great bands in the area like King's Ransom, Balladmongers, Uproar, and of course Jay & the Techniques. The Limits stressed vocal harmonies and a tight stage show, combining Brit and R&B. Alex Chilton (The Box Tops) has called The Limits "the quintessential American garage band...both preposterous and sublime". Personnel: Rick Levy - Guitar/Vocals Rook Jones - Guitar/Vocals Beau Jones - Bass/Vocals Chris Jones - Guitar Irwin Goldberg - Keys/Vocals Ned Earley - Drums Influences: Beatles, Searchers, Hollies, Animals, Otis Redding, Stones, Stones, Stones Setlist Sample: Have Mercy, That's How Strong My Love Is, I've Been Loving You Too Long, Little Red Rooster, I'm Alive, Say It Again, Suzie Q. Equipment: Fender amps mostly, Martin, Fender Gretsch guitars, Gretsch drums, Hammond organ. Rehearsal Space: Jones' family garage turned into full time rehearsal space. Band Vehicles: Bread truck cleaned out for weekend gigs. Fashion Statement: Mod Best Gig: Backing Roy Head (Treat Her Right), and backing Queenie Lyons...black soul singer. Really got us out in front of people entertaining. Gig from Hell!: Canceled gig we drove for hours to get to. Last Gig: Reunion summer 2004, Allentown PA. Other than that was summer 1968...Mod Mill, Center Valley, PA. Comments: Check www.ricklevy.com for more details, CDs available on website or CD Baby. The Limits CD "The Earley Daze...1965-68" has 22 live and studio tracks. The Limits are available to perform. Contact Rick Levy rick@ricklevy.com   Editor's Note: for a great interview with Rick Levy by Mike Dugo at 60s' Garage Bands, visit Mike's Archives      Where are they now? Fall, 2005 Rick Levy lives in Florida, has performed with 60's acts like Herman's Hermits, Tommy Roe, Freddie Cannon, and Jay & the Techniques, and now also manages Jay & the Techniques and The Box Tops with Alex Chilton. Irwin Goldberg is a music teacher in Syracuse, NY. Rook, Chris and Beau Jones are all in Allentown, PA...various occupations. Glen Earley in Glen Falls, NY...music and construction. Rick Levy Rick performing with Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits    Information contributed by Rick Levy rick@ricklevy.com

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