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Homer was a group from San Antonio that would last from 1968 until about 1973. In Houston they would record three singles and an LP for URA Production (Universal Recording Artists). The first press on the group that I can find comes from August 8, 1968 the Crystal City Sentinel ran a profile of the […]
Continue ReadingBuddy Carson and Ricky Wright pressured to cut hair, October, 1966 The Outcasts were one of the top bands in San Antonio, and Texas in general. They cut several fine singles, including two absolute classics, “I’m in Pittsburgh (and It’s Raining)” and “1523 Blair”. Two members of the band have sites on the band, which […]
Continue ReadingThe Good Humour Band came from Austin, Texas, starting in 1968 according to gig notices, which always billed them as The Good Humor Band. The only band member names I have at this point are Ken Cottrell and David Jones from the song writing credits. The Good Humour Band played a number of shows at […]
Continue ReadingJuly 31, 1965, from left: Jimmy Smith, Terry Lee Hungerford, Roger Young on drums, Mike Langston, and Phil Reece Terry Lee Hungerford with Gretsch guitar and amp, June, 1964 The Motovators formed in the spring of 1964 in Haltom City, just northeast of Fort Worth, Texas. The original lineup was: Terry Lee Hungerford – bass […]
Continue ReadingThe Kasuals at Panther Hall July 25, 1965 The Kasuals who cut “Girl (You Better Stop Your Lying)” / “You’re Gonna Break My Heart” were from Fort Worth, Texas. They are not to be confused with the Dallas group Kenny & the Kasuals. Members were: Ronnie Wright – lead vocals David Morris – lead guitar […]
Continue ReadingThe Motovators on the top center stage of Panther Hall for Panther A-Go-Go, March 1965 Weekend lineup with the Greenmen, the Motovators, Wanda Jackson and the Partytimers, July 16-17, 1965 Bill and Corky Kuykendall built Panther Hall in 1961 as a bowling alley, located at 600 Collard St on the east side of Fort Worth. […]
Continue ReadingThe Images at Panther Hall, March 12, 1965 The Images played often around the Fort Worth, Texas region, including shows at Panther Hall and Holiday Skating Rink with the Motovators. They released one excellent single on Music Mill 404, “My Kinda Woman” / “A Swingin’ Summer”, both by T. Martin and G. Carter, publishing by […]
Continue ReadingThe Visions at Panther Hall for Panther-a-Go-Go, July 25, 1965 Less Hair BUT More Music “Young Men With Big Talent” Less Hair BUT More Music The Visions were formed on June 15, 1965 in Mineral Wells, Texas. They launched their career at the local Youth Center on the night of June 23 … Gary James, […]
Continue ReadingBo Yale, Garland Halcomb and Junior Allred ran the Party Line Club in Fort Worth, TX. The Motovators auditioned at the Party Line Club on July 1, 1965, but may not have received any bookings. I don’t know the Party Line Club’s address, but the same owners opened another night club, the Tracer Club, located […]
Continue ReadingI can find no information on the Hi-De-Ho Dancing night club, presumably in the Fort Worth area. The Motovators auditioned with manager Andy Anderson on December 4, 1964, then played ten shows at the Hi-De-Ho Club between December 5, 1964 and January 1, 1965. They received $10 per person except for New Year’s Eve, at […]
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