Top-40 and rock band from East Baltimore. A 1974 Young World advertisement noted the members as Jimmy Trombetta (rhythm), Mike Trombetta (lead guitar), Chuck Ruby (bass), Mike Ferger (drums) had replaced original drummer Bill Watson, along with road manager/percussionist Jerry Semler. The original keyboard player was Tim Miskimon (later with Basement Floor). Members also included Vince Trombetta (sax, lead vocals). Julius Fischer (keyboards) joined in 1975. Mike Kelly (drums ex-Bock). Joe Vecchioni became new drummer in 1978.
Revolution could be seen at teen centers such as the Immaculate Heart of Mary CYO, St. Clement’s CYO, Fallston Swim Club, Overlea High School. Also performed at the Little Italy Festival on June 15, 1975. They played a Kiss tribute at Pine Grove Middle School in winter 1978, Hopkins Student Union Club November 1982…
Above: Revolution at Dundalk High School 1977 and again in 1979
Fischer went on to join Diamond Gear… Mike Trombetta played with Krystal Klear in ‘00s. Ruby with Krystal Kleer, and Kick Start in ‘00s… Watson became Music Director at Essex Community College…
