Crystals, The

Joe

Rock and roll group originated in the Belair Rd./Harford Rd. area of East Baltimore. Early lineup featured Frank Adams (guitar), […]

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5th Wheel, The

Joe

Pop/Top-40 band formed after the Charades folded. Members Al Hoffman (vocals), Dave Fultz (guitar ex-2nd Coming), C.B. Carper (bass), Mickey […]

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Esquires, The

Joe

Pop band fronted by Al Hoffman (lead vocals). Al recalls “Joe Rubino (drums), Denny Weston (bass ex-Counts), Tony Eckhart (piano […]

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Escape

Joe

Rock band featured Patti Peterson (vocals), Ted Peterson (guitar, vocals), Tim Torba (bass), and Tom Palacorolla (drums). Escape performed at […]

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Child’s Play 

Joe

Disco era group played most local clubs… Seen at Hoffman’s Red Devil Lounge, Cafe Park Plaza…Members were Al Hoffman (vocals), […]

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Charades

Don

Al Hoffman and his Charades were the weekend house band at Hoffman’s own Red Devil Lounge and Hoffman’s in Essex. […]

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