Introduction to Yes Yes is one of the most successful and influential progressive rock/classic rock bands to have ever emerged especially during the 1970s. Their sound is described as lush and complex, with songs which are often lengthy and involved with artful and symphonic emphasis in them. They have been also known … Read more
Introduction to Ashton, Gardner and Dyke Ashton, Gardner And Dyke were formed in 1969, consisting of Tony Ashton (vocals and piano/keyboards), Roy Dyke (drums), Kim Gardner (bass guitar), and Mike Liber (guitar). Ashton and Dyke were members of The Remo Four, a Liverpool band formed in 1963 and disbanded in 1969. Their … Read more
Introduction to Barry and the Tamerlanes Barry and The Tamerlanes were a 60s music era pop-rock band created by 1950’s and 60’s songwriter and singer Barry DeVorzon. DeVorzon who had been writing songs and recording since 1957 was looking for a group to sound like The Cascades, whom DeVorzon discovered in 1963. … Read more
Introduction to The First Class The First Class was a studio project for singer-songwriter John Carter, formed in the UK. They were rounded off by Tony Burrows and Chas Mills. A seasoned singer-songwriter as well as a record producer, Carter had found successes during the early 1960s under several acts The Flowerpot … Read more
Introduction to The Leaves Garage rock group The Leaves are remembered for their most successful version of “Hey Joe,” which was a hit during the mid-60s music era. Like their peer and competitor the Byrds, the Leaves were also weaned by The Beatles’ music; both bands also hailed from Los Angeles. Formed … Read more
Introduction to The Equals Deriving their name from the fact that the group was racially integrated, The Equals’ sound was, as expected, diverse as the band members themselves. One of the few “mixed” groups during that era, they played in many styles such as pop, rock, reggae, and R&B. The group, formed … Read more
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 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 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 Glass Bottle The Glass Bottle was a now-defunct contemporary rock and pop group who rose fleetingly in the music scene with “I Ain’t Got Time Anymore,” a Top 40 hit in 1971. Fronted by Gary Criss and co-produced by Dickie Goodman, who had once an advertising deal with a … Read more
Introduction to the Cyrkle The Cyrkle were an American pop rock band formed in Easton, Pennsylvania in the early 60s music era. They consisted of Don Danneman, Tom Dawes, Earl Pickens, Marty Fried and Michael Losekamp. They were heard by entertainment and would-be music entrepreneur lawyer Nat Weiss, who got hooked up … Read more