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Name: Trish
Email: Janika5@aol.com
Your Hometown: Birmingham Michigan
Band Name: "OURSELVES"
Band Hometown: Birmingham, Michigan
Year: 67-69
Comments: It was a really great band. Tom Fox from
the Youngbreed was in it. Gary Durak.
Name: bill keister
Email: wackemm@sbc.global.net
Your Hometown: ypsilanti
Band Name: The What Four
Band Hometown: wayne mich
Year: 1965-1968
Comments: tryin to find Bob Swain
Name: gloria jacoboski
Your Hometown: erie
Band Name: Crass
Band Hometown: all over
Year: 1966
Comments: Anyone out there heard what happenes to
the Crass from Thiel College. Great sounds and
great people!!! Loved them!
Name: Pete Neds
Email: peteweston52@yahoo.com
Your Hometown: Durango, Colorado
Band Name: Sojourner Wolf's Cathouse
Band
Band Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Year: 1972 - 1976
Comments: Can't believe anyone remembers this band.
What a ride it was! The most creative thing I've
ever done. Would love to hear from the other
guys.
Name: the swami
Email: harpism@hotmail.com
Your Hometown: detroit
Band Name: Black Bottom Collective
Band Hometown: Detroit
Comments: You guys are genius! This is the best
shit Ive seen on the web in a long time... I just
happen to find in google while surfin... Anywho, is
this site devoted to 60's 70's era defunked groups
or is it open to groups or 80's and 90's origin
also?
Keep up the good work!
http://www.blackbottomcollective.com
Name: marna smith
Email: marnafsum@aol.com
Your Hometown: gaylord michigan
Band Name: Liberators
Band Hometown: gaylord
Year: 1969
Comments: would like to hear from some of my
classmates
Name: ROCKIN HOWIE
Email: SHINDIGW@AOL.COM
Your Hometown: BROOKLYN NEWYORK
Band Name: BEAU JENS
Band Hometown: MICHIGAN
Year: 1965
Comments: THIS BAND REALLY ROCKED,TOTALLY FAB
FAROUT,GROOVY TOTALLY OUT OF SIGHT HAPPENING FAB
GEAR THE SWINGING LIVIN END.
Howie! Try decaf dude!
- Dan
Name: Lee Phillips
Email: ellwood1@comcast.net
Your Hometown: Franklin Michigan
Band Name: Treble Tones
Band Hometown: Livonia Michigan
Year: 1964 to ?
Comments: This band was one of Livonia Bentley HS
top bands and was the genesis of many great bands
to be formed in the future, e.g. The Flaming Embers
for example. I am hoping this post will attract
some or all of the members to contribute. The Lead
guitar player was Dick Hodge.
Also the Landeers (sp?) where another hot band from
Livonia Bentley High School and again formed and
trained many accomplished players that did well
later. From this group Jim Bugnell bass player
later was the bassist with The Flaming Embers, and
had four gold records with Hot Wax MoTown. If we
can slot these two group is here I'm sure Jim will
contribute dialogue and pics, and can give good
info on the Treble Tones also.
Name: Tim
Email: timke1@hotmail.com
Your Hometown: Cincinnati
Band Name: Sojourner Wolf's Cathouse
Band
Band Hometown: Ann Arbor
Year: 1972 - 1976
Comments: Not a comment about the band, but
wondering if Rich Spang is the same Rich Spang that
played bass for a couple of years (around 72-73)
with Warren and me - had a few gigs (we played
blues and rock)and lots of practice in a house on
Chalmers in Ann Arbor. If this is the same Rich
Spang and he sees this, contact me at
timke1@hotmail.com. I have made some CD's out of
old taped practice sessions if
interested.
Name: PAT MEZZA
Email: CHAMPERONY@AOL.COM
Your Hometown: DETROIT
Band Name: MARINER
Band Hometown: DEARBORN HGTS.
Year: 1972-1991
Comments: ALL THE OLD CD'S(ALBUMS) ARE AVAILABLE ON
WWW.CDBABY.COM/MARINER
Name: june
YourHometown: burmingham.al
Band Name: june buggs
Band Hometown: burmingham,al
Year: 1968
Comments: Our band consisted of four women and a
man. We played at Ralph's in Helena, AL most of the
time,
because everyone liked us so much! The $$ was
pretty good back then so we played there for 10
years; then
we all got burned out. So, we've lost contact with
each other...........and that's where things are
now. Gotta go.
Name: John Verdeal
YourHometown: Denver
Band Name: The Benzen Crique?
Band Hometown: Denver
Year: 1966-1969
Comments: Hi, In 1966 my sister & I won a
contest on KIMN for a party at a hotel with 100 of
our freinds. The band was called something like -
"The Benzen Crique" and went on to become quite
well known under a different name. Do you by chance
remember the name they went on under?
Name: Jeff Robertson
Email: jroxx@aol.com
Your Hometown: Jackson
Band Name: Wampler's Lake Pavilion
Band Hometown: Irish Hills
Year: 1969-??
Comments: Does anybody have any info on the history
of the "Wampler's Lake Pavilion" venue??
I grew up on this lake and would love to learn more
about it.. I understand a lot of big acts played
there.
Thanks alot.
Name: STOSH
Email: StoshMail@comcast.com.
Your Hometown: B.C.MI.49014
Band Name: ROYAL PLAYBOYS BACKING THE DYNAMICS IN
MISERY AND I'M THE MAN
Band Hometown: DEARBORN MI.48126
Year: 1961 TO 1963
Comments: NUMBER ONE SONG IN DETROIT MI. IN 63
MISERY . FLIP SIDE I'M THE MAN. STAN THE SAX MAN
STILL ALIVE AND STILL RECORDING.P.S.TELL DILLON I
SAID HELLO.....
Name: Lyn Taylor
Email: lyntaylor69@yahoo.com
Your Hometown: Wayne, Michigan
Band Name: The What Four
Band Hometown: Wayne, Michigan
Year: 1969
Comments: I knew The What Four because we went to
the same high school, Wayne Memorial. I was in
Concert Choir with Phil and I think Bob, too. And
Bill Keister was in my art class. He was a great
artist. He did psychedelic paintings. He actually
painted one on my 1969 Yearbook. I always wondered
what happened to Bill and Phil. I knew them better
than the others.They played at the high school
dances. I read on your site and other sites that
Phil went on to join Mitch Ryder. I didn't realize
he left school to do that. I liked Phil a lot. He
was fun in Concert Choir and was kind of shy and
funny. I never saw him at too many school functions
other than choir. I read that Phil is now living
and playing in a band in Savannah, GA. I saw a more
recent picture of him and he looks pretty much the
same as I remember him. We are having a 35 year
(geesh!) high school reunion on October 2, 2004 at
the AMVETs hall on Merriman Rd. and I hope some of
these guys will come.
Name: Larry Baldwin
Email: sargelrb@yahoo.com
Your Hometown: Bainbridge, OH
Band Name: The Columbus Stockade
Band Hometown: Chillicothe, Ohio
Year: 1969 to 1973
Comments: Gary, Roger, Joe were the constants.
Played mainly Deep Purple, Eagles, Some
Beatles,
Dance Rock Music and I believe recorded one song.
Excellent drummer (joe) and good copycat
vocals.
Name: Chip Metcalf
Email: chipsmovie1@yahoo.com
Your Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Band Name: Intruders/Dearly Beloved
Band Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Year: 1963-1968
Comments: The Intruders/ Dearly Beloved were one of
the most popular bands in Tucson for 6 years. The
members were Larry Cox-Lead Vocals, Terry Lee-Lead
Guitar, Tom Walker-Rhythum Guitar, Pete
Schuyler-Drums. Shep Cooke- Bass/flute/piano. There
were other members I remember Del Livingston played
bass before Shep joined in 1965. and Pete resigned
in 1967 to be replaced by Rick
Mellinger.
I was heavily influenced
by the Beloved as my sister dated Pete a couple of
times and Pete taught me to play the drums. I
remember him telling me his cousin played for
Chubby Checker. They were the number one band in
Tucson and recorded alot . Most notably a novelty
song called "Peep Peep Pop Pop" on the Boyd label
and later picked up by Columbia and signed to a
contract. I could go on and on about these guys and
the many memories I have. Equiptment, I remember
Terry and Tom had Fender Jazzmasters and Fender
piggyback amps. Terry's was sunburst and Tom's was
cobalt Blue. Pete had Beatle Ludwig pearl diamond
drums and Rick had gold metal flake. They were
managed by a guy named Dan Peters and later by disc
jockey Dan Gates who is still in Tucson last I
heard at the country station. I would love to get
ahold of anyone in Tucson to talk about these guys
and look at old phot'o's. I have a few. They were
the opening act for many big names that played in
the 60's and toured quite a bit themselves. Larry
Cox was a huge influence as well. He was killed in
a car accident in July of 1967 after the group was
coming back to Tucson for him to get married after
a gig in Tarzana. They had an album in the can and
it was later released (1997) by Bacchus Archives.
(Lee Joesph.) anyway remember being there when they
played with Paul Revere and the Raiders / Rascals/
Mammas and Pappas/ James Brown. They just never
could seem to get the break they deserved. Anyway
could go on for hours but not enough room. here.
Their story should be made into a movie. It has it
all. When they played a Beatles song they truly
sounded like them. Great Voices and great
showmanship. Well if ya want to talk and share info
about this great group give me a
hollor.-------Chip
Name: bob stanley
Email: rcarbob51@aol.com
Your Hometown: plymouth pa
Band Name: joe nardone and the allstars
Band Hometown: played at harveys lake pa
Year: 59 to 67
Comments: my sister knew them along with eddie day
and tnt . would like to know where they are
today
Band Name:
Birdwatchers
Looking for information on a band called the
Birdwatchers from Fort
Lauderdale in the early 60's. Think the lead singer
was a guy called Sammy
and the song I am interested in was called There
Goes Life.
Thanks
Bill
Name: Bob
Your Hometown: Bottineau
Band Name: The Cornerstones
Band Hometown: Grand Forks
Year: 1967
Name: Vinnie Rezende
Email: vinnie@hero.con
Your Hometown: Redondo Beach
Band Name: The Royal Teens
Band Hometown: Redondo Beach
Year: 1966-67 ?
Comments: Any information on this band "The Royal
Teens"? They cut a 45 entitled "Tears in my eyes".
They did a lot of covers. But,were writing as
well.There was a big buzz at the time about this
band in the southbay. I believe the leader is named
Sam chirico? I think they may have changed their
name later to The Purple Fortress? Any information
would be cool.
Name: Keeley Bugnell
Email: dhpa18@hotmail.com
Band Name: The Flaming Embers
Band Hometown: Livonia, Michigan
Year: Back in Action
Comments: Just as a response to the info on The
Flaming Embers, the guys have gotten back together
and going strong with working on their demo in
Tennessee. Jim Bugnel (the bassist), hence the last
name, is my father's cousin. I just want to wish
the guys luck, love to Jimmy, & Keep on gettin'
down with your BAD selves! You ROCK!!!
Name: Mario
Email: pigskinpie@hotmail.com
Your Hometown: Troy, Michigan
Band Name: The Noblemen
Band Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Year: 1966-1969
Comments: First off,please let me thank you for
this great site and including The Noblemen within
it. Those were wonderful and exciting times. It was
teriffic being able to rock the socks off of the
crowds back in those days.. also, I do remember The
Lourdes, very good band... I beleive we played
opposite them a numer of times., I think at a the
place called "The Mump".. do you guys remmebr that
?
Thanks again...love the web site..
Mario
Name: Kim Sweeney
Email: sweeney@keck.hawaii.edu
Your Hometown: Pasadena/Altadena
Band Name: The Diaboliques
BandHometown: Glendale
Year: 1964-67
Comments: The Diaboliques were the house band for
the community dance at the Pasadena Civic
Auditorium. Kids came and danced (slacks and ties
for the guys, dresses for the girls) from all over
San Gabriel Valley, and then we would cruise from
Bob's Big Boy in Pasadena to Bob's in Glendale, and
then back again, racing the Little Old Lady of
Pasadena. She always won.
Dan,
What about the Royal Coachmen from Redford
Township? This band was one of the most popular
bands in the Det. area for many years. They were ,
indeed, one of the first bands formed in the
suburbs. They did cut a record before anyone else,
and yes it was played on KNR and WXYZ. Also played
in New York and other markets. Their demise?-They
did only limited vocals, mostly instrumentals. They
did by the way, in my opinion, have at the time
,the best drummer to come out of the Det. area. The
name of the record , produced by Don Davis was
Tidal Wave.
- R. F.
Name: Weldon
Email: whiggins83@hotmail.com
Your Hometown: Ann Arbor
Band Name: The Catatlinas
Band Hometown: Stockbridge & Adrian, MI
Year: 1960-64?
Comments: My Uncle Grant Higgins, played in this
band he played guitar and sang some. Others were
Mack Vickery, wild Bill Emereson,Tom Armstrong and
Ed Corn(aka Hollie. I'm told these guy's were a
really rockin band, apparently won some battle of
the band contest's in the Southeast Michigan. Mack
Vickery was from adrian, he went on to Nashville
and wrote country music for lots of stars like
George Strait,George Jones, Hank Jr.,Tonya Tucker
and many more.He just passed away this Dec.23,
lot's of info on the web. Wild Bill Emerson a
legend in the local scene of the 60's, also from
Adrian, known to set his guitar on fire, or jump
onto tables and stomp his way to the floor while
playing a solo, he played his guitar upside down
and backwards. Bill is still writing music with his
wife Jody in the Nashville area. They've written
for John Anderson, Hank Jr., George Jones and many
more. Grant passed away in 1973, he had recorded
some records on the Limelight label, as well as the
local Karen label, one on Twirl. He had Ollie
Mclaughlin for a manager(of Del Shannon
fame).Apparently he was on T.V. in Detriot on some
teen music show( still looking for footage f that).
Grant also had some connection with Ronnie Hawkins
of Ronnie and the Hawks. After 40 years family
members have forgotten lot's, photo's are lost,
records missing or broke. I'm trying to put
together a memorial CD for everyone in the family,
it will include photos,music and stories. These
guys played at places like The Rendevous in
Lansing, Wampers Lake, Drayton Plains Inn, The
Rooster in Detroit, The Windsor Supper Club, Club
92 Manchester, the Ohio area and even toured down
south, met and played football with Elvis. Can
anyone out there help? Stories, photo's, records,
flyiers, film footage ect. I'm willing to purchase
any related material. I would really appreciate any
help in my search.
Thanks,
Weldon
Name: Ben Cheseldine
Email: RNRCUB@comcast.net
Your Hometown: Salisbury, MD
Band Name: The Hangmen
Band Hometown: Washington, DC
Year: 1966
Comments: They drove a hearst and their record
"What A Girl Can't Do" took me years to find.
Really rocking band my brother was a big fan of
thiers and so was my guitar teacher. If any members
read this I still love you and thanks for the
driving influence. Yes they were cool and really
rock and roll
Name: Chip Metcalf
Email: chipsmovie2@yahoo.com
Your Hometown: Tucson,Az
Band Name: Intruders/Dearly Beloved
Band Hometown: Tucson, Az
Year: 1963-1968
Comments: Listed wrong e-mail address if anyone
would like to chat see group discription on fan
page 3 and send an e-mail.
-Thanks, Chip
Name: Junior Cuomo & Mario Bastianelli
Email: dezine97@aol.com
Your Hometown: Detroit, Mi
Band Name: The Noblemen
Band Hometown: Detroit, Mi.
Year: 1963-1969
Comments: Guess what? After all these years the
drummer & I (guitar) are sitting together
reminising about the good ole days playing at
places like Greenlawn Grove, Drum Beat ,Club
Ponytail, Cobo Hall, The Rooster Tail, Dj,s for
cklw, wxyz to name a few. Detroit....thanks for all
the good times & great memories.
Mario (Butch) & Junior
Name: Michael Burke
YourHometown: Lansing, MI
Band Name: Fresh Tar & Plain Brown
Wrapper
Band Hometown: Lansing, MI
Comments: I noticed that there was no mention of
Bobby Thompson playing drums for either Fresh Tar
or the Plain Brown Wrapper ... when Scott Durbin
had PBW on its last road trips, and Fresh Tar was
jammin at Carl's Bad Tavern, it was "T-Tommy
Thompson" keeping time on drums ... his playing
should be mentioned ...
Name: Susie
Martin-Rott
Email: rootboun@tampabay.rr.com
Your Hometown: Tampa FL
Band Name: See my post (more than one)
Band Hometown: FL
Year: 1965-1972
Comments: I actually found 4 Florida bands I was
looking for on this site.
For three years now I've been working on a book
about teen center/garage bands who played along the
I-4 corridor (Daytona to Clearwater). I found 4 of
the bands on my list right here: Tampa's Tempests,
Leesburg's Color Corporation, Clearwater's Just Us
(and their later incarnations) and What's Left from
Orlando/Winter Garden. I was very pleased!
However, the email link on What's Left isn't any
good and I was hoping to contact them because I
have a tape of one of the members in a later group
I wanted to pass on to him. So What's Left guys,
SOMEONE please email me.
ANY band who was around in
those days from any of the I-4 towns and
surrounding areas (like Leesburg etc) who would
like to be included please send me (and this great
site!!) your info! Thanks for the great memories!
BTW I run a tribute site
for a lil ole teen center band out of Tampa FL who
made it to the big time called "The
Outlaws"http://home.tampabay.rr.com/rootbound/outlaws/page1.htm
Come on over!
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