Formed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the early 60s by a group of long-haired high schoolers, The Untouchables were the biggest group in the state for several years. They served as the primary house band for the Danceland Ballroom in Cedar Rapids, often toured the Midwest circuit, and played shows with Sam the Sham, Ike & Tina Turner, The Animals, and Chuck Berry. In 1965, The Untouchables recorded a double-sided hit in the upper Midwest with the songs “Come On Baby” and “Stick Around,” both penned by band members Tom Hankins and Dick Douglas. “Come on Baby” is often called “The Ho… read more
Formed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the early 60s by a group of long-haired high schoolers, The Untouchables were the biggest group in the state for several years. They served as the primary house band for the Danceland Ballroom in Cedar Rapids, often toured the Midwest circuit, and played show… read more
Formed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the early 60s by a group of long-haired high schoolers, The Untouchables were the biggest group in the state for several years. They served as the primary house band for the Danceland Ballroom in Cedar Rapids, often toured the Midwest circuit, and played shows with Sam the Sham, Ike & Tina Turner, The Animals, and Chuck Berry… read more
