Biography
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Years Active
1989 – present (36 years)
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Founded In
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Six months after songwriter and musician David Byers had left Simply Saucer in Oct,1973( see Simply Saucer page), he was invited to a house party in downtown Hamilton,Ontario. And he was encouraged to bring along some records. On the top of his pile was the Shangri-las 2nd LP " I Can Never Go Home Any More". Almost immedietly apon walking into the party he was greeted by Pat O'Neill whose eyes popped out at the sight of the LP. Tall,funny and animated ,he was almost a double for actor,Anthony Perkins.He and David found they had a mutual interest in 60's girl group and surfing sounds and all things kitch. They soon became fast friends. David had gone to art school with talented,up and coming,local artist,Phil Stone and he was surprised to learn that he and Pat were also close friends.Sadly, Phil would die prematurely several years later, never realizing his potential…
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