Len More sent in this bio and photos of the Fabulous Pendletons, from Newark, Ohio, just east of Columbus. Len wrote to me “They never recorded. Terry Worth left the group in 1966. I grew up in Newark also but never saw them. I did frequent a dance club called “Alcatraz” in Newark and the “Pirates Cove” in Granville. I also had a friend Jim Proshek that was in a band called The Cytes from Johnstown and Alexandria.”
The bio reads as follows:
The group formed in Newark, Ohio in 1964 and played until the summer of 1967.
The original lineup was John Butts (lead guitar), John Proudley (drums), Terry Worth (rhythm guitar), Dave Pound (vocals) and Dave Morris (vocals). Worth and Morris left the group to seek other fame and fortune. Jerry Miller joined and added the bass guitar to the sound and Jeff Robb from nearby Granville, OH took over on rhythm guitar.
The group played at various scenes around central Ohio including the Newark Armory, Battle of the Bands at Vets Memorial in Columbus, the Holiday Swim Club as well as the college dance circuit. The jocks from WCOL in Columbus were helpful in furthering their career, especially Mike Adams. The group played cover songs of the day but no original compositions.
They played with Ohio acts such as the Rebounds, the Dantes and Sir Timothy and the Royals. They also played at the same venues with national acts such as the Standells, Terry Knight and the Pack, the Left Banke, The Supremes, Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs, and the Four Tops.
“Terry Worth left the group in 1966 shortly before this picture was taken.” – Len More
I was a fledgling drummer of 14 when I got the opportunity to see a Pendletons practice session. This was around ’65. I still remember that the band had a whole house to practice in. They launched into “Paint It Black” by the Stones and the house shook! They had one of the most powerhouse drummers I had ever heard. Glad to see other people remember the good old days too.
The above picture is with The Vogues.
Also after 45 years the band is back together with Terry Worth, Jerry Miller, Larry Barch and John Butts.
The Fabulous Pendletons reunited a few years ago (maybe 2012?) in order to play at a reunion of Newark High School class of 1967. Several of them were class members. They had such a blast playing together and got such a “fabulous” reception from the crowd that they got the group back up and running. John Butts had stayed musically active throughout the years, but Jerry Miller had not picked up a guitar since high school. Nonetheless, they not only sound good, but they are fun to watch. They now have an active Facebook page where they list upcoming gigs. They have developed a following, some (not all) of whom are grey groupies like me, who remember them from the 60’s. But I’m surprised how many of the non-grey crowd know all the songs and sing right along.
Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/351207611645877/
My uncle carls son david pound is my cousin my ucles john butts son is my relative on my moms side I was glad to find out some history about the band !!!very exciting