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Thunderbirds, The
There seems to have been multiple Thunderbirds groups during this era around the Baltimore area. We have done our best […]
Shalimars (Cathy & the Shalimars)
R&B group formed by guitarist Richard Calloway in the Turner Station area of Baltimore. Early members included Otis Merrit (drums), […]
Nomads, The
R&B / Top-40 band formed by friends at Poly and City High Schools originally known as the Trojans circa 1957-58. […]
Monclaires, The
Cherry Hill vocal group backed by Julius Brockington. Played Friday and Saturday nights as house band at the Desert Lounge […]
Masquerade
Rock group seen at Desert Longe, Red Rooster & Feather’s, Branding Rail, Garfield’s… Their song “Hot Lovin’ Tonight” was featured […]
Hot Tamales, The
Originating in the D.C. area the Hot Tamales performed in Baltimore as house band at the Desert Lounge. The Hot […]
Gatlin, James
Vocalist James Gatlin performed as a regular on Friday and Saturday nights at the Desert Lounge on Hamburg Street. He […]
Flintstones, The
Group formed at Kenwood Sr. High School in Essex featured Bob Brady (vocals, guitar, piano), Carol Ray (vocals), Gene Raber […]
Crystal Lynx
Progressive rock group a la Genesis. Jeff Loving (guitar), Jeff Young (bass), Jim Rezek (keys), and Tony Prosser (drums, vocals). […]





