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The Artistics and the Symphonics: Thank You for Choosing Me
Artistics at the GWHS Spring Fling Concert, May 11, 1971, L-R: Joe Moore, Norman Brooks, Clyde McCoy, John Clark, Barry Price, Steve Eckles, Keith Wiley. Think of the Artistics and you’ll probably...
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The Warlords and Hunger from Newport News, VA
The Warlords, original band, from left: Sam Harrell, Terry Stead, Randy Hill, Roger Smith and Jack Ellis Keyboard player Jack Ellis wrote to me about his three bands: the Warlords, who didn’t record;...
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The East Coastmen of Hampton, VA
The East Coastmen, submitted by the estate of Joanne Tluchak, Virginia Beach The East Coastmen were not a garage band, but a revue or pop group with horns, listed in Billboard’s Campus Attractions...
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The Beau Havens “Elizabeth” / “Feel So Good” on Gama
Back from the Grave stars the Beau Havens The Beau Havens had one record, the fantastic “Elizabeth” / “Feel So Good” on Gama Records 45-705 from September, 1966. The photos seen here were taken about a...
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The Telstars “Hold Tight” on Columbia
The Telstars were a big draw in the Washington DC area, playing at the Bayou among other venues. The band was based in Falls Church; members included: Jimmy Maddox – guitar Gary Johnson – guitar Terry...
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The Monic Depression “Wondering Why”
The Monic Depression released one single, “Wondering Why” / “Midnight Hour”. I wish I could tell you more about the band but nothing is known at this point. “Wondering Why” is an excellent original by...
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December’s Children “Signed D.C.” on Domestic Sound Records
December’s Children at the Alexandria Roller Rink, November 22, 1967, Jerry Burke holding the mic, photo courtesy of Bud Becker December’s Children came from Fredericksburg, Virginia, but were part of...
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The Panics “No More” / “I Pretend” on Shoestring
The Panics started in 1963, formed at Huguenot High School in Richmond, Virginia. The lineup was Jimmy Sherwood – lead vocals and rhythm guitar Bill LaRue – lead guitar and vocals Bill Lyell – bass...
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The Changing Tymes “The Only Girl I Love” on Moss
The Changing Tymes were based out of their own Club Moss in Gate City, Virginia, located in the far western part of the state just across the state line from Kingsport, Tennessee. Four of the band...
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The Slithy Toves and Childhoods End
The Slithy Toves, from left: Chet Blackstone, Don Smith, Jon Harris, Lou Cordera (standing), and Bruce BrandfonFounded in 1967, the Slithy Toves did not release any recordings, but were an active live...
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