The Hitchhikers rock band consisted of Neil Singer (lead guitar), Ralph Bogorad (rhythm), and Barry Rubin (drums). Neil was a student at Poly, while Ralph and Barry went to Milford Mill. This was Ralph’s first band. He later changed his name to Ralph Bryan and went on to become a successful blues and studio musician in California until his death in 2003).
Jon Berle (Common Lot guitarist, and neighbor of Neil Singer) produced a video tribute to Ralph that can be seen on you-tube: “The Story of Ralph Part 1”. The Campfield Teen Center segment has 1966 background music from The Hitchhikers. Jon also produced Parts 2-5 that explore all the songs that had Ralph’s favorite leads on them.
This Hitchhikers photo was taken by Jon Berle for the Northwest Star at their first gig in front of Floyd’s Department Store at Liberty Court Shopping Center in Randallstown.
Photo courtesy of Jon Berle
