The Intruders were from the small towns of Glenville and Scotia, outside Schenectady, New York. They were students at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Scotia-Glenville High Schools and formed the band in 1964.
Carl Buell – vocals
Mark Hecker – lead guitar
Mark Ernst – rhythm guitar
Mike Collins – bass guitar
Snooky Mercoglan – drums, replaced by Warren Droms
They recorded their 45 at WRGB studios in Schenectady. The number RK4M 5992/3 indicates an RCA Custom pressing from 1964.
Mark Ernst has a very cool website on the Intruders and his later career, though he doesn’t say what happened to the group after releasing the single. Presumably, they broke up as members graduated school.
The A-side features the slower “What Kind of Girl Are You”, which starts out with a great bluesy riff and has some good soloing as the song fades.
The flip, “Hey Hey” is a good rocker.
“Hey Hey” was written by Marc Hecker, Mark Ernst and Carl Buell, with credits to AC Production and Intruders Music. “What Kind of Girl Are You” was written by Hecker and Buell.
Thank you to Brian Kirschenbaum for the scan and transfers of the 45.
The class of 1966 of Scotia-Glenville High School reunion committee are trying to locate Mark Ernst and Mike Collins. Does anyone know where these two fine gentlemen are? We have not been able to locate them and would appreciate any help you can offer. Thank you
Mark is in Florida, I can reach out to him
I attended Scotia grades 8 thru 10. I used to ride the school buswith Mark Ernst and the Intruders played once at a junior high dance if I remember right.
I remember singing with Carl on the porch of a cabin at Schroon Lake in the mid 60s. I’m sure he won’t remember. I also dated Mike’s sister
Dave C