The Tigermen were from Olean, New York, south of Buffalo, and started out in 1964.

Members were:

Tom Consedine – lead vocals
John Farrell
Jeff Todd
Tim Stavish – drums

The Tigermen recorded four songs in October 1965 at a studio in Buffalo, releasing two 45s in quick succession featuring a tough organ-driven sound. First released were two originals by Consedine and Farrell, the garage classic “Close That Door” backed with a moody ballad, “Love Me Girl”.

The second is a slow, spooky grinding rocker, “Tiger Girl”, with a cover of “Runaway” on the flip. “Close That Door” seems to be the rarer of the two 45s.

Production was by Art Dedrick who later created the Free Design around the singing and songwriting talents of his children.

The Tigermen had regular gigs around the Cuba Lake resorts and in northwestern Pennsylvania, but after the summer of 1966 the band split up as members went to college or were taken by the draft.

Does anyone have better photos of the Tigermen?