The
Bonnie Parker Band (more famous in Europe than stateside but working on
it. Bonnie is a proponent of the The Confederation Of Female Headbangers,
P.O.Box 7240, Garden City, New York 11530)
The Poor Boys
("staples at the Straw Hat also in Williston Park- Artie W.)
Rainbow
Rakim (Wyandanch)
Ram Jam (featuring
former Hassle, Howie Blauvelt, Peter Charles,
Jimmy Santoro and Myke Scavone. Blauvelt and Charles were also participants
in another popular band, Uncle Son. Ram Jam's "Black Betty" was a hit in 1978
(Epic 50357) and again in 1989 as a dance remix in Germany. Later, Blauvelt
and Santoro appeared with Spitball. Sadly, Howie Blauvelt died at age 44 of
a heart attack. Anyone who ever saw this man overpower a bass guitar has a
deep, lasting and happy memory.
The Ramones
(Forest Hills, Franklin Square and Westbury)
Thrills,
a Pittsburgh band who relocated to Long Island. Under the direction of Tom
Ingegno (Omnipop), Thrills charted with "Not Gonna Run" (First Step 01, 1978),
"Breaking My Heart" (G&P 10001, 1981) and "Tonight" (G&P 20008,1982)
Doug
Stegmeyer, the "sergeant" of the Billy Joel Band, Doug committed suicide
in August, 1995. As a session musician, manager, producer and studio owner,
Stegmeyer was always working. He was a good natured man with strong opinions.
Doug appeared on many albums including those by Debbie Gibson, Bob James and
Phoebe Snow.
We got this
nice email: "Can you add"WHIPnCHILL" to your bandlist? They played the NY
& LI circuit circa 1967, with many legends, ie: Vagrants, Hassles, Rascals,
Illusion, Rich Kids, etc. I am a former member & the band was Queens based
& quite popular in 67! No recordings available. By the way, your site is FANTASTIC!
(ed. blushes) It's unbelievable that the 60s L.I. Rock circuit can stay alive!
WONDERFUL JOB! Thanx, Nick" Thanks, Nick.
