Introduction The Dartells were a short-lived 60s music era American rock and roll group formed in Oxnard, California in 1962. The members were bassist/vocalist Doug Phllips, guitarists Rick Burns and Galen Mills, organist Randy Ray, saxophonists Rich Piel and Corky Wilkie, and drummer Gary Peeler. At the time of the formation the … Read more
Introduction to The Ivy Three The Ivy Three was an American pop group from the early 60s music era consisting of Artie Kaye, Charlie Cane and Don Robin, all hailing from Garden City in New York’s Staten Island. They formed the band while they were undergraduates at Garden City’s Adelphi University in … Read more
Introduction to The Islanders The Islanders were a American one-hit wonder act from the 50s music era consisting of accordionist Frank Metis and guitarist Randy Starr (born Warren Nadel, who was also a dentist by profession). With the help of special sound effects Ralph F. Curtiss, the Islanders had honed their individual … Read more
Introduction to The Independents The Independents were a R&B vocal group in the 70s music era, originating from Chicago, Illinois. They consisted of Chuck Jackson, Maurice Jackson (not related to Chuck), Helen Curry, Eric Thomas, and Marvin Yancy. During their most productive years (1971-1975), the Independents scored eight charting singles both on … Read more
Introduction to The Illusion The Illusion were a Long Island, New York band known for their only major hit single in 1969, “Did You See Her Eyes.” This hard rock group also issued three LP’s which were all produced by Jeff Barry – the first of which was the band’s eponymous debut … Read more
Introduction to The Hondells The Hondells were a 60s music-era American surf rock/pop group known for their 1964 Top 10 hit “Little Honda.” The Hondells weren’t a true “band” per se, but rather a manufactured group which was a brainchild of producer Gary Usher. Usher himself had worked with the Beach Boys, … Read more
Introduction to The Honey Cone The Honey Cone was a late 60s to early 70s music era all-girl R&B group from Los Angeles, California consisting of original members: lead singer Edna Wright, Carolyn Willis and Shelley Clark. All three members had sung in other groups: Willis was a member of The Girlfriends, … Read more
Introduction to The Hombres Fondly remembered for their 1967 Top 20 single “Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out),” the Hombres were a garage/psychedelic rock band formed during the mid-60s music era, in Memphis, Tennessee. The Hombres were: Jerry Lee Masters (bass), Gary Wayne McEwen (guitar), B.B. Cunningham (lead vocals, keyboards. … Read more
Introduction to The Glencoves The Glencoves were a 60s music era folk/pop combo who came down to history as a one-hit wonder. They formed in 1961, in Mineola, in Long Island, New York. The Glencoves achieved such feat via their Top 40 hit “Hootenanny” in 1963. Their following singles did not chart … Read more
Introduction The Hollywood Flames were an American doo-wop/R&B vocal group formed in Los Angeles, California in 1949. The original lineup consisted of Bobby Byrd, David Ford, Curlee Dinkins, and Willie Ray Rockwell, but the lineup would frequently fluctuate. As often as their roster changes, the Hollywood Flames had also used several monickers … Read more
Introduction to The Hillside Singers 70s music era folk group and one hit wonders The Hillside Singers were originally assembled by record producer Al Ham to sing the Coca-Cola TV ad jingle “I’d like to Give a World to Coke.” Advertising agency McCann Erickson came up with the jingle and had wanted … Read more
Introduction to The Four Lads One of the notable Canadian groups who made waves during the 50s music scene in the United States were The Four Lads. The traditional pop group hailed from Toronto, Ontario, from where they got one of their first names as the Otnorots (“Toronto” spelled backwards). The group … Read more