| From Daytona Beach, the 2/3rds recorded this one 45 at Quimby's studio in nearby Ormond Beach, and released it on the April label in early 1967. At the time of this recording, the band included Gene McCormick on vocals and tenor sax and organ, Phil (PJ) Jones on drums, Ralph Citrullo bass and Allen Dresser lead guitar.
“2/3 Baby” is a moody complaint with a fine chorus, written by McCormick. It was backed with a bluesy ballad, “All Cried Out” written by Pete Carr. Members of the band eventually became the Third Condition, releasing two 45s on the Sundi label in 1970, one of which got some airplay, “Monday in May” about the Kent State tragedy. (The song was bounced off the airwaves by CSN&Y's “Ohio”). After Gene left the band to join Jam Factory in New York, the band moved to Tallahassee to attend FSU. Later members included several who had been in another Daytona group, the Hungri I's: Neil Haney vocals, as well as Max Eason on drums from Tallahassee. The band was named Rock Garden for a brief time (Neil Haney, Allen Dresser, Ralph Citrullo, Max Easom and Chris Drake) then became Duck (Chris Drake, Allen Dresser, Rick Levy and Max Easom - later Benny Jones replaced Rick Levy and Don Langston replaced Max Easom). (Text corrected according to Allen Dresser's comment below). |
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The 2/3rds
Monday in May By Third Condition
Hello.
I was just surfing the net and came across this
article about the band 2/3rds.
Which became Third Condition.
I just thought it was kinda cool.
I was born and raised in Tallahassee Fl.
My dad is Charles Robinette.
He wrote Monday in May for Third condition.
Amyway I just thought it was kinda cool.
Thanks,
Nate Robinette.
Small world!
Nate - good to see your comment. If you want any more info about the band, let me know.
Allen Dresser
Third Condition
Hello.
Well I was really young when they recorded
Monday in May.
So I don't really remember much about them.
I wish my parents were still alive they would
have gotten a kick out of seeing this,
I write and play myself if you wouls like to listen,
www.myspace.com/naterobinette
Also I have some copies of Monday in May if you would
like one.
Happy Holidays.
Nate Robinette.
Looking for Gene McCormick
My name is Mark Hoffmann and I was the guitarist/vocalist in Jam Factory on Epic Records with Gene McCormick. I've lost track of him over the years and wanted to reconnect, perhaps for a reunion tour in central New York (Syracuse) which was our home base.
Would appreciate any info, or better still, have him shoot me an e-mail.
Thanks, Mark Hoffmann
markbhoffmann@yahoo.com
Jam Factory
Mark, you were one of the best. I believe you played a Dan Armstrong guitar. Your song Trying To Recall was big-league. You also did an excellent vocal on Talk Is Cheap. Best Wishes
Jam Factory
Just happen to be listening to the LP right now. It's still great music. I hope your efforts for a reunion come to fruition. If you could, keep me posted, I'd like to come and see the show. I live in Rochester so Syracuse is just a short ways away.
The Jam Factory
Hello Mark, I remember "The Jam Factory", you guys really kicked Ass! My friends and I followed you guys around back in the 70's. Your band kind of Disappeared and we never did know what happened to you. It was nice reading your note here and remembering back to all the good times we had Rockin' along with your band. I wish you well and thanks for all the good times way back then.
Regards,
Warren
JamFactory
Mark I'm in Jacksonville, Florida. My website is : www.eugenemccormick.vpweb.com
Making Contact
Gene, are you still in Jacksonville? I'm in Frostproof, Florida
Gene McCormick
Mark, wow I remember you very well I am Gene's sister email me and I will get you two together.
Gene McCormick
I noticed this note is rather old, so you may have already found Gene, but if not, I can guide you to him.
Wishing you strength, peace and love,
Wanda
Guitar player on this record - setting the "record" straight
Hi - the text in this entry appears from "Savage Lost" by Jeffrey Lemlich
I have added the corrections below:
From Daytona Beach, the 2/3rds recorded this one 45 at Quimby's studio in nearby Ormond Beach, and released it on the April label in early 1967. At the time of this recording, the band included Gene McCormick on vocals and tenor sax and organ, Phil (PJ) Jones on drums, Ralph Citrullo bass and Allen Dresser lead guitar . The moody complaint 2/3 Baby was written by McCormick and backed with a bluesy ballad, All Cried Out written by Pete Carr. Members of the band eventually became the Third Condition, releasing two 45s on the Sundi label in 1970,one of which got some airplay, "Monday in May" about the Kent State tragedy. (The song was bounced off the airwaves by CSN&Y's "Ohio")
After Gene left the band to join Jam Factory in New York, the band moved to Tallahassee to attend FSU.
Later members included several who had been in another Daytona group, the Hungri I's: Neil Haney vocals, , as well as Max Eason on drums from Tallahassee. The band was named Rock Garden for a brief time ( Neil Haney, Allen Dresser, Ralph Citrullo, Max Easom and Chris Drake) then became Duck ( Chris Drake, Allen Dresser, Rick Levy and Max Easom - later Benny Jones replaced Rick Levy and Don Langston replaced Max Easom).