25. January 2012 by admin.

 This is an interesting one for sure! Billed as The Unbelievable Chuck Gregg, this 45 was released with the work of famed Cinci artist Sonny Flaharty. I believe it hit the record store shelves sometime in the mid ’60s. Label states an attempt to bring back the ’50s sound. A good effort. I haven’t found much info on Chuck, but can tell you…the flip side is a bit of a warbler that only a mother could love (file it in the bad = cool genre).

The Unbelievable Chuck Greg-Insane

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17. January 2012 by admin.

From Dayton, circa 1959 comes a moovin’ instrumental. What little info I could dig up on this great 2-sider is that the BMC label was owned by Les Bodine and this looks to be the 2nd of four releases by the label. More info needed…but until then, a listen is mandatory!

Conrad and the Van-Dells- Rambling

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10. January 2012 by admin.

Not a lot of info on this country listing from Bobby Boyle and the Revenuers. It emerged outta Akron in 1965. Additional info appreciated.

Bobby Boyle- I Couldn’t Care Any Less (any more)

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12. December 2011 by admin.

Not much info on this post. Marv did record for several labels in the late ’50s/early ’60s. Cool beat here with a rockabilly edge.

Marv Lockard-Listen You

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5. December 2011 by admin.

 Here’s a cool R&B cut by H Bomb. Classic sounds here. More info on him can be read HERE

H Bomb Ferguson - Spaghetti and Meatball

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29. November 2011 by admin.

From 1964 comes a killer release from a suburb of Cleveland. This is The Motions’ third release out a mere total of four. See Buckeye Beat link in sidebar for a shot & some info on the band. Word has it, they were all in their early teens and were a rage around the clubs on the north shore! This side reminds me of something Man or AstroMan! might have done…but it was recorded approx. 40yrs before their existance!

The Motions- Land Beyond The Moon

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22. November 2011 by admin.

Back to 1958 for a nice side out of the capitol city. Good sax on this one. Interested in more info?? Read it HERE

The Columbus Pharaohs- China Girl

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14. November 2011 by admin.

With only one mid-60’s 45rpm release, Dayton’s The Vacant Lot was host to local talent Roger Sayre. The band morphed from another which was called The X-cellents. The hunt is on for something by them! Some cool keyboards heard on this side.  

The Vacant Lot- This Little Feelin’

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31. October 2011 by admin.

For some reason Halloween always reminds me to listen to The Cramps! To say that this band changed they way I view music…is an understatement. Through the Cramps my ears have opened up to countless bands & artists who I never would have the enjoyment of experiencing. To this day, I continue to hunt for odd/obscure tracks that satisfy my musical appetite.

I was lucky enough to see the Cramps live a few times in mid 80’s and early ’90’s. Always a good show. I even had the pleasure of knowing Lux’s brother Mike for a short period as he played in The Walking Clampetts. More on them in another post. One memorable Clampett’s gig was when Lux and Ivy showed up at Youngstown’s Penguin Pub and stood right next to me. 

There are loads of sites with loads of info devoted to this great band. Google & YouTube for starters. R.I.P. Lux…thanks for the  inspiration and memories.  Hey Ivy…hope you’re doing well….I speak for many….we miss ya. 

The Cramps- Mad Daddy (demo)

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20. October 2011 by admin.

Staying in Cincinnati for this post which is “different” than the others heard here. Not much info on this one…just what is seen on the record label. A fun one for sure!!

Funky Tong - Wag Your Tail

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