Rock and underground group originated in the Odenton area. The original group consisted of Bruce Aist (lead vocals), Roger Boudreau (lead guitar), Tice Griffin (rhythm), Matt Siran (bass), and Neil Hendry (drums).

Eventually Hendry and Griffin left the group. Ed Pitman joined as the new drummer. Shortly later, Richard Abrams was added on drums. Around the same time the group added John Lee (keyboards ex-Spectres, BB & the Illusions, Coachmen), and a second vocalist Sue Hawley.

The Uncertain Things L-R: Boudreaux, Lee, Hawley, Pitman, Aist, Siran. Courtesy of Matt Siran

Hawley was later replaced with Kathy McCabe. Other members included Jim Tice (bass), Pete Plamondon (bass), John Parisi (organ), Jim Holford (guitar ex-Spectres), Austin Baker (drums), then Jerry Nitzberg (drums ex-Madhatters, Offcetz Groop, Cinnamon Cloud)…

1968

The group performed cover versions of Top-40 hits of groups including Janis Joplin, and Jefferson Airplane. Seen frequently at the Bluesette, the Nuthouse on Maryland Avenue and numerous teen dances.

Uncertain Things live photos courtesy of Jim Holford

Above photos courtesy of Matt Siran

After being inspired by the Led Zeppelin show at the Civic Center, Tice and Nitzberg left the band and formed Ames Oakes. Aist went on to join Rize, and Ames Oakes. Tice and Nitzberg later joined Blackfoot Smoke. Aist later with Nightingale, Celebration… Tice went on to Cousin Fox. Nitzberg went on to join Fragile, Nightingale, and Spring Fever. Pitman, and Siran went on to the Stonebridge Blues Band. Siran and Lee were later members of Urch Perch. McCabe joined Momma Max.  Plamondon was later with Joshua.

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