#Sperls
Vitale, JoJo
At the age of 6 Vitale won an audition on WAAM-TV and performed for the Paul Whiteman Big Brother Benefit […]
Tangiers, The
R&B vocal group from West Baltimore. A 1955 lineup featured Cora Boykins, Bobby Covington, Richard Quarles, Earle Beale, and Bill […]
Steyert, Harry
The clarinetist formerly of the Three Claritones could be heard at Benjamin’s Bar on Fayette Street. In 1956 Harry Steyert […]
Shearer, Margie
Margie’s trio made appearances at Sperl’s. She released a single (78rpm) in the mid ‘50s “Let’s Build a Dream” b/w […]
Pier 5 Dixie Band, Franklin, Gene, &
Dixieland style jazz band. Seen at the Surf Club, Fischer’s, D’Mitry’s, Four Corners, Monaghan’s, Sperl’s, Club Venus (in 1966 with […]
Nomads, The
R&B / Top-40 band formed by friends at Poly and City High Schools originally known as the Trojans circa 1957-58. […]
Marauders, The
Towson area rock band. Members included Marty Mettee (lead guitar), Scott Jordan (rhythm), Frank Phillips (bass), Ronnie Ruck (keyboards), Dan […]
Injectors, The
Member Pat Rickett. Played CYO’s Teen Centers, School Dances. Appeared at the Civic Center. Also seen at Sperl’s, and the […]
Grapes of Wrath, The
The Grapes of Wrath originated in Parkville in 1965 and soon began playing many teen centers and school dances. The […]
Graham Chambers System, The
Upon return to the Baltimore area after living in Alaska for a few years, bass guitarist Ray Quigley sought out […]









