The Donnybrookes came from Fairfield, California, about halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento.
Members were:
Terry Gifford – vocals
John Tipton – lead guitar
Jim Ladd – rhythm guitar
Ric Eittreim – keyboards
Larry Pindar – bass
Pat Sheridan – drums
In late ’66 they entered Golden State Recorders at 665 Harrison St. in San Francisco to record their only single, “Time Will Tell” / “You’re Gonna Cry”, released on Golden State 608 in November, 1966. Terrry Gifford wrote both sides, but the labels credit Sneaky O’Fenneman with the lead vocals.
“You’re Gonna Cry” starts slow, reminiscent of Them with Van Morrison, but quickly picks up steam. When the organ kicks in the sound has an awesome power. There’s a fuzz guitar solo, and Larry Pindar’s bass lines stand out in both songs.
Early in ’67 the band had changed members and names, becoming Stonehenge, who would do some recordings that would not see release at the time. By 1968, Ric Eittreim was the only member remaining from the Donnybrookes, the band becoming Maze, with the LP Armageddon released on MTA.
Larry Pindar ended up in the Portland, Oregon group Total Eclipse.
Anyone have a photo of the Donnybrookes?
Boy, do I have photos of The D’Brookes!
Well I would love to see any photos of these fellow!
Linda Sharp…. Lived with Terry Gifford and Jim Ladd in LA who is stil DJ there. Terry passed years ago.
I remember John Tipton handing the little record to my brother Don Smith back then in Fairfield, Ca. I don’t recall if he was musician or teacher; he was with his teacher Lucille Vinsant.
Joseph Smith
Larry Pindar is pictured in La Mezla yearbook, Armijo HS, 1966,1967, 1968 Fairfield CA
Hi Johnny,
I used to hang with Terry and Kervin Mathew’s, and you btw back in the day.
I got here trying to confirm a rumor that there was a murder involving Terry and Kervin in Fairfield.
Regards,
Bob