The Garland Daily News ran two announcements for the Catalinas at the Karavan Klub at the Community Center Annex, first with the Cherries IV on February 26, 1965.
On April 6, 1965 the Daily News ran a photo of the group, noting “Catalinas to play at Karavan Teen Klub and DECA Club Dance at Community House … with the Fiestas who won the Karavan Battle of the Bands contest, and a new group composed of South Garland High School students known as the Sceptors.”
There was a Catalinas group from Duncanville playing at the same time as these Catalinas. I believe they are different groups though, because that one featured a pianist and only one guitarist.
As far as I know, these Catalinas never recorded.
If you have any photos or info on any local Texas bands of the ’60s, please comment below or contact me.
That’s my husband Gary Nicholson in front playing his Fender Mustang. Gary and I have lived in Nashville with our sons for the past 40 years where he has been a successful songwriter. We are thrilled to find this picture and clippings! Where did you get them?
Great pic…I remember these guys. The guitarist on the right, Rodney Wall, is still a close pal.
In the article, it mentions:
… a new group composed of South Garland High School students known as the Sceptors.” I was in the Sceptors!
Tell Gary ‘hello’ from Michael Finger (don’t know if he remembers me)!
Hi Michael, thanks for the info on Rodney. Do you have any photos of the Sceptors?
Chris – maybe. I’d have to do some serious digging!
Hi, I searched through online news archives. Who were the other members of the band?
On the left, on bass is Westly Prichett (my spelling might be incorrect), in the back/middle is Robert Corey (drummer) , front is Gary Nicholson, and on the right is Rodney Wall.