Vocalist, trumpeter originally started performing as part of a duo called the Luckey’s at the Carousel in 1967, becoming a trio in 1968. As the Buddy Norman Trio with Joe Lily (keyboards), and Wayne Hudson (drums) they performed at the Pike Lounge, Mardi Gras, Golden Horn, Place in the Alley, Briarwood Inn, Wishing Well, Club Casino, Pimlico Hotel, Anchor Bay Inn, Sweeney’s…
Below: Print ads from 1969 (left) and 1970 (right)
In late 1973 Norman heard a group performing in Pecora’s featuring Brent Hardesty (piano), Frank Zack (drums), and Paul Cridler (trumpet), and offered them a job working the Holiday Inn and American Motor Inn circuit. They also played the Iron Horse in Timonium. This lineup known as Buddy Norman & Odyssey split off and retained the name Odyssey.
Norman’s groups also featured Frank Pastore (drums ex-Swingtones), and Mickey McCleary on organ. As Buddy Norman and Company in 1975 they appeared at the Quarter Deck. Buddy and his groups were also seen at Shane’s in Towson, and Mimmie Lorenzo’s in the late ‘70s. Drummer Dennis Gordon briefly with Norman before joining Secrets…
McCleary also had his own trio in the early ‘70s (see Mickey McCleary Trio).
Record release by Buddy Norman:
1971 Key 3220 It Hurts to Know / They Tell Me
