Gossip made this one great two-sided 45 “No One’s Standing in Your Way” / “Whispering Wind” in October, 1968, released on Gossip Records ARA 102268.
The only name on the label is Monte Gagg, a senior at Scotsdale High School according to a April 5, 1969 Arizona Republic news item about a production of Our Town at the school.
The female vocalist is supposed to be Carolyn Thompson who had an album as Carrie Thompson on Rolling Bay Records in 1980, and three CDs as Carri Coltrane in the 1990s.
The band’s playing and vocals are very accomplished, heavy on “No One’s Standing in Your Way”, and with some psychedelic guitar on “Whispering Wind”. According to a youtube comment, the lead guitarist was Dennis Alexander, later engineer / owner of Pantheon Studios.
If anyone has more info on the group please contact me. I don’t believe they were mentioned in Edward Wincentsen’s Yes, Phoenix Had Music In The Sixties!
Hi, was this the only release on the Gossip Label? Was this their own label? Thanks
Dennis Alexander was not on this 45. He was on the second 45 Gossip produced.
The members of Gossip on this recording are..
Carrie Thompson (vocals)
Monte Gagg (guitar & vocals)
Tony Lavosi(?) (guitar & vocals)
John Pierson (bass guitar)
Ed Pierson (drums)
This recording was a 1st place prize for a “ Battle of the Bands” competition at Tower Plaza in late summer of 1968.