Kotton made the teen center and school dance rounds. Seen at St. Ursula’s CYO. Also performed at the Putty Hill Park free Concert on June 2, 1974 with Fragile, Appaloosa, Expressway, Wizard, and others.
An early lineup featured Carl Contrino (lead vocals), John Medel (guitar), Mike Warfield (bass), Jim Peters (keyboard), and Angelo Contrino (drums).
Carl and Angelo were formerly with Tray ‘n the Diamonds. The group later featured Bub Deskin (guitar, vocals ex-Wanted, Side Show, Just Us), Mike Warfield (bass), Jim Peters (keyboards ex-Renaissance), Mickey Eckman (drums), Ralph (drums), and Dave Glaser (guitar, ex-Orange Sunshine). Sam Alascia (drums, vocals), Ellis Bowers (trombone), Jimmy Peters (keys, vocals). Ted Smith (guitar), Rick Dempsey (bass), and Charlie (guitar).
In the 1980s were Earl Spivey (guitar), Craig Weaver (bass ex-Beginnings), Iris Peters (vocals), Jim Peters (keys), Eddie, Rick Dempsey (bass), and Andy Armetta (drums)….
Courtesy of Andy Armetta
Deskin (see bio) did some solo recordings and worked with bandleader Zim Zemarel. Carl Contrino joined Fragile. Angelo Contrino was later with Wee Three/Charm City Band… Glaser went on to Van Dyke & Glaser. Armetta later with The Foundation… Dempsey later with The Cadillac Cruisers…
