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The Prisoner’s Dream
The Prisoner’s Dream came from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, just southwest of Pittsburgh, on the way to Wheeling, WV. I don’t know who was in the band. Canonsburg is notable as the hometown of Bobby...
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The Chancellors on Caddo
The Chancellors came from Oil City, Louisiana, about 30 miles from Shreveport along Caddo Lake. Members of the band were: John “Rusty” Shafer – guitar Howard Lee – guitar Mike Dunahoo – bass Tommy...
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The Allusions featuring Lou Martucci
Here’s a very good and obscure single by the Allusions featuring Lou Martucci. “Where Have All the Good Times Gone” is an original song with fuzz guitar, not the Kinks tune, the flip is “Burnin’ For...
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The Inner Thoughts
The Inner Thoughts, with Mike Burgess standing on roof The Inner Thoughts came from Clearwater, Florida, west of Tampa. There’s not a lot of info about them available, but the Inner Thoughts had one of...
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Steve Purdy and the Studs
“The Weed” is the first single cut by Steve Purdy & the Studs, a group from the Homewood and Vestavia Hills suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama. A tribute to tobacco with a sound like “Money”, its title...
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The Aliminators
The Aliminators came from the Cumberland, Maryland area in the west of the state. Members included: Bill Atkinson – guitar Jack Atkinson – guitar Dick Atkinson – organ Johnny Allen – drums Buddy French...
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John Does “One Kind Favor”
John Does is an appropriate name for this group because nothing is known about them. It’s too bad, as the band does one of the very best versions of “See That My Grave Is Kept Clean”. I don’t know...
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The Classics of Chatham, NY
The Classics came from Chatham, New York, a town about 30 miles southeast of Albany. I live not far from the village and my son goes to the local public school, so I’ve been very interested in learning...
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Discography of the Kama, Aegis, Lewis, Buddha & Krishna labels of Utica
I had posted this discussion of the related releases on the Kama, Krishna, Lewis and Aegis record labels when I wrote about the Roosters, but it deserves its own page. I am still uncertain as to who...
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Allen Fierro and the Outrage
My friend Derek Taylor sent in this cool promotional photo of a group called Outrage, with a logo that could come from some ’80s hardcore poster. The group had one single that I haven’t heard as Allen...
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Star-Bright Records discography
I’d appreciate any help with this discography. Star-Bright 3051 – The Wilde Knights – “Beaver Patrol” (Dey – Brown) / “Tossin’ and Turnin'” Rich Brown, vocal on both songs. S-1-866/7 Star-Bright 3052...
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The Jammers
Like other groups on Dearborn Records or with Chetkay Music publishing, I can’t find much info on the Jammers. Jack Groendal and Gerry Snyder wrote both sides and were likely members of the group. The...
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The Cavaliers of Middletown
The Cavaliers, in front: Ted Lovelace (with drumsticks) and Jim Brandon; in back from left: Jim Wenzel, Roger McIntosh and Walter Johnson The Cavaliers, often listed as from Tennessee, were actually...
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The Jayhawkers and the Deltron label
The Jay Hawkers came out of Bay City, Michigan and were led by Jay Walker, who was later a DJ on WKNX (1210 AM) in Saginaw, Michigan and WGRD, eventually changing his name as Sonny Fox. I’ve sometimes...
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The Marc IV from Fort Thomas, Kentucky
The Marc IV of Fort Thomas, Kentucky got a profile in the Enquirer on January 28, 1967. Members were: Mike Reilly – lead singer and bass Rick Schmidt – organ Ken Steggeman – drums Steve Schiller –...
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The De Blus
The Cincinnati Enquirer profiled many local bands, including The De’ Blu or De Blus, as they appeared in ads for the Mod Room at the Cabana restaurant in Erlanger, Kentucky. De’ Blu was comprised of...
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The Deltrons
The Deltrons recorded in Sebewaing, Michigan a town about halfway between Bad Axe, the town of the A-side title, and Bay City, the location of the Deltron label and Delta Promotions. Members were: Dan...
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The Savage Generation
The Savage Generation, profiled in the Herald Statesman, March 23, 1968The Savage Generation came from Westchester, NY. Members were Roger Alther of Tuckahoe, Ronnie Fruscianti of New Rochelle, Tom...
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The Haustofs
The Haustofs, Bobcat News, Nov. 23, 1966.from left: Doug Gahan, Gary Thorson, Steve Rollofs (kneeling), Pat Buckley, and Randy Clark with manager Delon Wright lying on the grass. Not pictured: Bob...
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The Stowaways
Arturo & Pat with the Stowaways, from left to right: Norma Longoria, James Buckley, Pat Buckley, Wendall Maloy, and Arturo Longoria The Stowaways were: Arturo Longoria – vocals, guitar Pat Buckley...
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