Jim Waller and The Deltas
Fresno, California
(*Appearing at the Tiger a Go Go,
San Francisco)
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The Charades Band
Tulare, California
- 2007 -
(*Ray Baradat formed The Charades in 1959 and the group
continues to perform at gigs and "Doo Wop" concerts. Recently, The Charades performed with Rosie (Rosie and the Originals) and
other Doo Wop groups in Los Angeles. Many thanks to
Ray Baradat for his input, assistance, and friendship)
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The Emeralds
Hanford, California
(*Jeanie Sanders, lead singer, was the first artist signed to Delfi
Records after the horrendous accident that took the life of
Delfi artist Richie Valens. Jeanie recorded Firday Night Prom and Gun Slinger in 1961 on the Delfi label. Later on, Jeanie married Jim Mellick, of The Brymers, and frequently toured and performed with The Brymers.
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The Sullies
Lemoore, California
(*Steve Perry, drummer (far right) later became lead singer for Journey. Bill and Dave are currently members of a great Hanford surf group called, The Beach Band)
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The Challengers
Lemoore, California
(*Later changed their to The de-Fenders)
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The Brymers
Lemoore, California
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The Road Runners
Fresno, California
(*One of my favorite band's from Fresno was "The Road Runners." The group was formed in 1962 at Fresno High School for a senior assembly. Larry Karagozian was always late to his civics class and was nicknamed "Road Runner Larry." Larry decided to attach the name to the newly formed group. Larry left the group and was replaced by Randy Hall, vocalist, song writer, and bass player. Many thanks to Larry for this info. One member of the group, Conte, left and joined "The Tower of Power" while Kelly Smith, drummer, joined "The Gauchos")
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The Hal Diamond Trio
Hanford, California
(*Danny Hall, sax, later went on to play
with Cold Blood - San Francisco. Below is a photo of Danny with
Cold Blood - top row - third from left).
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The Spats
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Al Garcia and The Rhythm Kings
Delano, California
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10th Avenue Produce Band
Hanford, California
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Merrell Fankhauser and
"Fapardokly"
Pismo Beach, California
(* In late 1968, Dick Lee, The Brymers drummer
joined Merrell and recorded many tracks on the infamous
"Fapardokly" album. Many thanks to Merrell for his invaluable assistance and input in relation to The Brymers. He is one of the most creative musicians and song writers with whom I have ever performed)
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Lloyd Pucket and The Armona Nutcrackers,
Armona, California
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The Implicits,
Visalia, California
(*Tom Johnston later became a guitar player and singer with The Doobie Brothers)
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The Sedate Sunshine Colony,
Kingsburg, California
(* Many thanks to Jeff Anderson for providing some cool photos of the S.S.C.. According to Jeff, the S.S.C. will be entering the studio in July, 2008 to record a CD of original songs. Stay tuned for updates from Jeff.)
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The Sedate Sunshine Colony,
Kingsburg, California
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Bentley Road,
Kingsburg, California
(* Three members of The Sedate Sunshine Colony formed a band called Anderson then recored two 45's under the name of Bentley Road)
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The Brogues,
Merced, California
(* two of the members later joined Quick Silver
Messenger Service)
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Hayward Lee and the Marauders
Fresno, California
(* Hayward Lee's group was one of the great "R & B" groups
from the Fresno area. Some of Hayward's other recordings
include: "Watch Your Mouth," "Over You," "Mother Dear," "Barking Up the Wrong Tree," "Better Stop Foolin' Around," "My Love for You," and "It's a Sin To Tell a Lie" (the "A" side of "Oogaloo")). All total, I have 10 tracks from Hayward Lee
and the Marauders.
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Hayward Lee and the Marauders
Fresno, CA
(* Photo taken at the Pink Kitten, Fresno, Califoria. Many thanks to Melissa O. Simon,
daughter of Manuel Orozco, for providing this photo)
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The Cindermen
Fresno, CA
(Another great six piece group from the Fresno area was The Cindermen. One of their recordings, "Don't Do It No More" was well know through-out the valley. Many thanks to Bill Bixley for
providing the photos)
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The Classix,
Porterville, California
(The Classix's were a great rock group which hailed from
Porterville, CA - 1963. The bass player (Kenny Sinner) later played with The Brymers, The Charades, Kandi, Mainstreet, and
many more top name rock acts.. In 1966, Kenny wrote The Brymers' classic hit of "Sacrifice").
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IDENTIFY THESE GREAT 60'S ROCKER'S FROM THE CENTRAL VALLEY!
Many thanks to Ray Baradat (The Charades Band - Tulare)
who recently sent me this photo of some 1960's Charade Band members:
(L. to R.): Bob Dennison (Charade's guitar player who took Tommy Johnston's place in 1968 and 60's member of R.D. and the Showmen - Visalia), Roger Bryant (currently plays with The Charades and 60's member of R.D. and the Showmen), Tommy Johnston (The Doobies and former member of The Charades and Implicits), and Ray Baradat (The Charades Band - Tulare).
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Rhythm Aces - 1959
Tulare, California
(The Rhythm Aces were a great group based in Tulare. In 1960, the band disbanded and some members formed a group called The Rhythm Kings from Delano, while other members joined The Charades Band in Tulare. Members L to R: Freddie Rodriquez (guitar); Art "Tootie" Rodiquez (guitar); Louie Fernandes (sax); Unknow member; Henry Vaquez (sax - bass - trombone); Unknown member; Ray Martinez (percussion); and in back Manuel Garcia (drummer). Once again, many thanks to Ray Baradat for this photo.)
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The Five Trebles - 1958
Fresno, CA
(The Five Trebles were based in Fresno, California. Note that the keyboard player is
Jim Doval who later formed Jim Doval and the Gauchos. Once agian, many thanks to Melissa O. Simon.)
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