The Blazers were an obscure group who cut one fine instrumental single “Poison” / “Blue Blazin” with a Century Custom franchise out of Paducah, Kentucky, in the far west of the state. Members were: Bob Houghland – drums Ron Griffith – rhythm guitar John Adler – lead guitar Harry Alexander – bass Lead guitarist John … Continue reading The Blazers “Poison”→
Here’s an obscure Century Custom pressing by Chuck Edwards and the Apaches with a mix of garage and earlier rock styles that I like. “She Let Me Go” has gravelly vocals (credited to Tony and Eddie) over a great band that features good drum fills, a deep bass line and nice guitar work, plus a … Continue reading Chuck Edwards and the Apaches→
The X-Terminators came from Oakridge, Oregon, a small town about 40 miles southeast of Eugene, OR. I don’t have this 45 yet (if anyone has a copy please write to me) but came across this article and thought I’d write about the band. Members were: Craig Sorseth – lead guitar Doug Bates – rhythm guitar, … Continue reading The X-Terminators→
Bishop Mora Salesian High is a Catholic school at the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and South Soto Street in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. In 1964, the school’s band director W.A. Taggart began producing concerts at East Los Angeles City College, where the auditorium would hold over 2,500 attendees, and at least three … Continue reading The Salesian High School Rock ‘n Roll Show LPs→
The Chantells came from Richmond, Virginia, where they attended Manchester High School. I love records like this but I didn’t know a thing about these guys until some comments came in below. Their first single was the instrumental, “I Thought You Would” backed with a cool vocal original, “Who Meant The World To Me”, released … Continue reading The Chantells→
From Pasco in south eastern Washington State, near Kennewick and the Oregon border, the Pastels formed in 1964. Original members were: Dale Anderson on guitar Mark Gage on keyboards Ron “Arjai” Jones on guitar and bass Red Elder on drums They became one of the bigger draws in that part of the state, playing shows … Continue reading The Pastels→
This 8″, six song acetate of the Juveniles on Century Custom Records was found at the estate of a music teacher who had a small studio at his home in Palo Alto, California. “Let Me Tell You Girl” has a great opening fuzz riff and a fine solo. “Goodbye Girl” is also excellent garage. The … Continue reading The Juveniles “Let Me Tell You Girl”→
South coast R&B band The Noblemen are notable for containing musicians who went on to success with a number of mid-late 1960s rock bands, notably Audience, The Manchester Playboys and The Sorrows. Helmed by longstanding bass player Bryan Stevens (b. 13 November 1941, Lha Datu, North Borneo) and keyboard player/singer Mick Ketley (b. 1 October … Continue reading The Noblemen→
Thanks to Dave Clemo for providing the contents of this entry, including the extensive gig list at the end This is the story of The Tin Hat, Kettering’s legendary music venue. Between 1967 and 1969 many of the UK’s finest bands performed there. This account is taken from Back Street Genius by Dave Clemo, with … Continue reading The Tin Hat, Kettering: 1967-1969 gigs→
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