BERT GREEN : CLEVELAND

From 1971 comes a taste of north-shore soul by Bert Green. Not much info here to add.

Bert Green-It's All Your Fault

THE CAPITALAIRES : CLEVELAND

Here's a nice gospel release by Cleveland's The Capitalaires. Released on the BOS label, circa 1970.

The Capitalaires-Peace Among The Nation

ROCKET FROM THE TOMBS : CLEVELAND

Staying in Cleveland to finish up the Stiv memorial. Many of the Dead Boys tunes were originally done by Rocket From the Tombs. Google the band and see some of the members went on to become Dead Boys & Pere Ubu. Check out a chipper Cheetah Chrome with the long hair on the right. Origins of his blistering guitar can be heard here!


Rocket From the Tombs-What Love Is

Rocket From the Tombs-Sonic Reducer

THE DEAD BOYS : CLEVELAND

Keeping the Stiv memorial going....seems like a good time to pay homage to The Dead Boys. Lots of info/sites out there on these guys....so I'll spare the time. Seems (to me) the current music biz needs a shot in the ass similar to what was done by this GREAT band.

The Dead Boys-All This and More (I Wanna Be A Dead Boy)


SOLID PUNK!:

THE GRASSHOPPERS : CLEVELAND

A great two-sider by The Grasshoppers which featured a young Ben Orzechowski who later became famous with The Cars. See Buckeye Beat for the scoop!


The Grasshoppers-Mod Socks

The Grasshoppers-Twin Beat

THE KILLERS : CLEVELAND

Classic '80s new wave / punk here by The Killers. See pic sleeve shot for group info.

The Killers-Edge City

STARVATION ARMY : CLEVELAND

Here's a couple of trax from Starvation Army off their In The Red 7" ep. Classic Cleveland '80s punk!!! The band on this release consisted of: Fraser A. Sims (vocals) ; John Henry Scully (drums) ; Tim Kelly (bass) ; Johnny Charles (guitar).
Starvation Army-Deep Sea Diver

Starvation Army-Payback

HAMMER DAMAGE : CLEVELAND

Here's a classic from 1979 by Cleveland's Hammer Damage. Get more info HERE

Hammer Damage-Automatic Lips

Hammer Damage-Laugh

FACE VALUE : CLEVELAND

Jumpin' ahead to the '90s for some hardcore out of Cleveland. Here's a pair from Face Value off their Coming of Age ep. See HERE lots of info on the band.

Face Value-Coming of Age

Face Value-Can't Take Much More

THE HI-FI'S : CLEVELAND

Mentioned in an earlier post, here are The Hi Fi's on the WARWICK label. Still searchin' for info on this one...

The Hi Fi's-Mr.K Rocks The Blues

RAVEN SLAUGHTER : CLEVELAND

With only one 45rpm release, Raven Slaughter left a decent mark in the Cleveland scene. Get the scoop on these '70s rockers HERE!

Raven Slaughter-Headed For The Top

PAT STALLWORTH : CLEVELAND

Here's a rare soul / funk 45rpm circa 1974. Pat Stallworth on the FLY-BY-NITE label.

Pat Stallworth-Questions (pt.1)

WYNONA CARR : CLEVELAND

The first cut I ever heard from Wynona Carr was "Ding Dong Daddy" and it made its mark! I had to find out more about this incredible vocalist. There are several sites out there with her info along with compilation cds of her best.

Wynona Carr-Ding Dong Daddy

Wynona Carr-'Til the Well Runs Dry

DON HART : CLEVELAND

Staying on the northcoast for this cool rockabilly side by Don Hart. Released in 1957 on the RESERVE label. Don takes aim at the King here!

Don Hart-Presley on Her Mind

THE PAGANS : CLEVELAND

There are many sites loaded with info on The Pagans so I'll save space here! Their stuff is fairly easy to score, so check around. Classic late '70s punk that never grows old.

The Pagans-What's This Shit Called Love

The Pagans-Give Up

The Pagans-Eyes of Satan

FRANKIE & MARGIE : CLEVELAND

Yet another class act to come from the north coast! Frankie & Margie released this 45rpm on the WARWICK label in 1958. This, as well as an acetate by them show up on several import compilations. That's about the extent of info known here!

Frankie & Margie-Bop Guitar

THE ELECTRIC EELS : CLEVELAND

There are many sites out there that provide much info on The Electric Eels so I will save space here! Great punk from the mid '70s.

The Electric Eels-Agitated

The Electric Eels-Cyclotron

The Electric Eels-Jaguar Ride

The Electric Eels-Cold Meat

BOCKY & THE VISIONS : CLEVELAND

From the early '60s comes this mooover by Bocky & The Visions. Check out an interesting (read sad) story HERE

Bocky & The Visions-Spirit of '64

CRASH COFFIN : CLEVELAND

From 1970 comes a rare indie label release from Crash Coffin. The LP has plenty of different styles present, all highlighting Crash's unique writing ability.

Crash Coffin-Masochist Blues

Crash Coffin-God Loves The Loser

BULL MOOSE JACKSON : CLEVELAND

Yet another great R & B artist to emerge on the legendary KING label. Bull Moose Jackson is most famous for the risque "Big 10inch Record" release. Check out the cool site on him HERE

Bull Moose Jackson-Big 10inch Record

Bull Moose Jackson-Cherokee Boogie

THE MISSING LYNX : CLEVELAND

The Missing Lynx made a short stir in Cleveland in the mid-60's. An excellent article on the band can be found at Buckeye Beat (see side-bar link). That's where I borrowed the photo from. Here's a 1966 DYNOVOICE label release by the band.

The Missing Lynx-Behind Locked Doors

RIKI AND THE RIKATONES : CLEVELAND

Here's the only release by Riki and the Rikatones on the scarce MANAHATTAN label. Released in 1960, both sides rock out! This one can be found on numerous comps. Thanks to Grover from WRRO on this (you out there??).

Riki and the Rikatones-TNT


Riki and the Rikatones-Whip-Lash

PERE UBU : CLEVELAND

A quick search on Google will provide plenty of info on Pere Ubu. The band has been around since 1975 with Dave Thomas as the main thread. They appeared in the cult classic Urgh! A Music War in which they did the cut below.

Pere Ubu-Birdies

THE STATESMEN : CLEVELAND

Staying in the Lake Erie region...

I haven't found much info on The Statesmen other than this tune was released in 1967 on the TEMA label and appears to be their only release. It actually is a cover, done originally by The Clefs Of Lavender Hill.

The Statesmen-Stop and Get A Ticket

SCREAMIN' JAY HAWKINS : CLEVELAND

Probably the first madman of rock n roll came right from the Cleveland area. Jalacy "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins (1929-2000) had his big hit "I Put A Spell On You" in 1956. But his career lasted up until his death. One of the first to add theatrics to the stage with rock n roll, seen here with his sidekick skull 'Henry". There are many sites devoted to this legend if you search. But the cool thing is that he started it off here.... in the Buckeye state!


Screamin'Jay Hawkins-The Whammy

Screamin'Jay Hawkins-Little Demon

WILD HORSES : CLEVELAND

I remember seeing this "party" band back during my college days. They ALWAYS were a fun time. I was suprised to see that they are still going strong after all theses years. Check out their web site HERE. From their first LP, here's a couple of favorites by Wild Horses.

Wild Horses-Carbona Mona

Wild Horses-Funky Poodle

THE VIVIANS : CLEVELAND

From Cleveland circa 1989 comes a cut from The Vivians "Vivicide" 5-song LP. The band consisted of Diane Duncan vocals & clarinet ; Michele Temple guitar, fretless bass & backing vocals ; Rae Martello bass : and Scott Benedict drums. I haven't got much more in info on the band, but did catch them once in a small pub.




The Vivians-Black Widow

THE BITTERSWEETS : CLEVELAND

Not much can be found about this all girl group from Cleveland. This, their only single ever released, came out in 1965 on the small TEMA label. They would later get exposure on a few reissue compilation LPs such as "Girls In The Garage Vol. 1". The Bittersweets sing "Hurtin' Kind" and sound quite sexy!

The Bittersweets-Hurtin' Kind