The Renegades I’m writing about today were from Manchester, New Hampshire, about fifty miles NW of Boston. They have no connection to Richie’s Renegades who also released a record on Polaris.
Both ‘Waiting For You’ and ‘Tell Me What To Say’ were written by Lorin Ruggiero.
It was produced by Joe Melino and arranged by Harry Palmer. Polaris was a Boston-based label, Ray Fournier engineered many other sessions for the label.
Howdy, Lorin Ruggiero, Kenneth “Kenny” Trainor, Robert “Bob” Witt were all from Rockland, MA and Donald “Donny” Pendleton was from Hanover, MA and they were the Renegades in 1965. Kenny Trainor went to Rockland High School and can be found on classmates. He has many photos and the history of the Renegades. I was a good friend of Lorin. He died many years ago. It was great hearing the music tonight. The Renegades played in NH and ME and were very popular there. Lorin was a very talented self taught artist after his music career.
Hi. Lorin Ruggiero was my cousin… He was incredibly talented. I would love to see any photos you may have… or any copies of his music and his art. thank you.
Hi Gina, are you Mike’s sister from Hanover?
Hi Donna – yes I am Mike Ruggiero’s youngest sister. Sorry for the “very” delayed response !
My husband was named after Lorin. He’s Corinne and Denny Hanleys son
Scott Vander Leest is my dad too!
What an awesome find! My siblings, Sara, Mindi, Josh and I grew up listening to the old 45’s that unfortunately are not in great shape. This really brought me down memory lane and I am so proud to hear my dad and his beautiful voice. Love you! Alisha
I grew up knowing Kenny Trainor. His sister Lois and I were class mates and Elizabeth was my best friend. Lorin was a wonderful singer. Knew him well. I still have my copy of the 45 hidden away.
Hi Linda, you lived on Spring Street in Rockland right? Sandy Coulstring and I did as well. Unfortunately both Elizabeth and Lois have passed on but I visit Kenny as much as I can…I remember you well.
Stumbled onto this post by chance; the Trainors are my cousins and would like to chat with you since we’re no longer in touch.
Hi I just came across this from you regarding Kenny …I am here now but my personal email is donna02330 [at] aol.com
Wow ! thank you Chris Bishop! I don’t have any recordings but I captured some images of Lorin’s artwork, and one photo at sites.google.com/site/lorinscottruggierio/ I still have some odds and ends paintings done by lorin
Hi Jay….my name is Donna, I went with Lorin all through High School and to many many of the Renegades “gigs” he WAS a very talented person and had a heart of gold. I would love to see any of his drawings or memorabilia you may have. I can be contacted at my email at donna02330@aol.com it’s been a great trip reading these comments. I visit Kenny still, and Don passed away many years ago too, Bob is living in Maine with his wife of many years Carol.
Kenny Trainor, Lois, Elizabeth, and Larry are my first cousins. Kenny has MS and lives in Plymouth, MA.
I was sitting in my living room and looking at some art work on my walls, so, you might say. But the reason for the note is because they s art work was done or designed by Kenny . I have the Beatles, the stooges and Elvis. I use to sing with Kenny and Lauren and Bob, in Hanover in the big yellow house, fun times. A trip to Florida . So anyway thought I would type in Kenny’s name and there it all was and is, love be it. Ric Paris
My name is Lorin Hanley I am actually named after Lorin. He lived with my parents Dennis and Corinne Hanley in the late 70s early 80s in Rockland on Park St. He was brilliant and talented. My brother Dennis Hanley Jr has some of his artwork …I think on YouTube not sure. But it’s out there. Hope to here from you. I always wonder about him and his family. Hope all is well. Wish I found this years ago.
Hi all,
Yes, I lived on Spring Street in Rockland. 2 houses from The Coulstrings. Lois and Elizabeth Trainor were best friends. Now that Kenny is gone, Larry is the last one….here on facebook. We talk a little every once in a while. I will have to go on youtube. Google sites are shut down.
Linda Belben