Teen band from the Woodlawn area. Originally formed as a British Invasion rock and roll group in 1965 with a lineup of Richard Lewis (vocals), Milt Gaston (guitar), Larry Reed (bass), and Barry Lauder (drums). The group also briefly featured a female vocalist. Guitarist Gaston was replaced with Gary Goodman in 1966, who was later replaced with Mark Manelli (ex-Bridgestones), and finally by Stan Turk (ex-Marlins). On drums Lauder was replaced with Rick Leonard, and finally by Larry Hale (ex-Bridgestones).
By 1968 the group had become primarily a soul band consisting of Turk (guitar), Reed (bass), Hale (drums), with Art Yates (trombone ex-Marlins), Larry Davidson (sax), and Brian Pinson (vocals).
The group performed on the Kerby Scott Show in 1968 and played at various teen centers and CYO dances.
In 1968 manager Tony Smelgus created the Kaymar Record label, named after Reed’s mom Kay, Smelgus’ wife Mary Lou, and Hale’s mom Rita. The group recorded at Dave Smith’s studio on Biddle Street and released their single featuring the soulful-rock A-side “Hurry on Back to Me,” backed with a cover of the Drifter’s “Up on The Roof.” The record made the WCAO playlist.
Turk went on to join Jeremiah. Hale joined the Heyokas…
1968 Kaymar 1333 Hurry on Back to Me / Up on The Roof
