My friend Derek Taylor sent in this cool promotional photo of a group called Outrage, with a logo that could come from some ’80s hardcore poster.
The group had one single as Allen Fierro and the Outrage: “Show Me” b/w “Light My Fire” on Music City 45-870. The label misspells Allen’s name, it should have been Alan Fierro. Pamela Fierro wrote to me that the group was known as simply The Outrage, but for some reason the single added Alan’s name in front of the group’s.
Alan and Pamela Fierro were from Oakland; two other members came from Fremont.
Joey D wrote me that “the logo was drawn by Don Ryder who did a lot of flyers/posters for Bill Quarry’s Teen ‘n Twenties.” These shows took place in Hayward and San Leandro at the Rollarena and other venues. More info on Bill Quarry’s promotions and many examples of Don Ryder’s poster art can be seen at Bill Quarry’s Teens N’ Twenties site.
two instrumental versions
Hello,
I am Alan Fierro, leader of the band, The ” Outrage ” in the mid sixties. I would like to share information about the band We were a six-piece band playing , R&B and soul music. We had a dynamic band and horn section..
People enjoyed listening and dancing to our music.
WE stayed busy playing our music . More to share.
Alan
I wanted to thank the band members for all the time and effort
they put into making this group so good. With so many groups playing
in the Bay Area you had to devote a fair amount of time in making yourself
Stand out. The members of the Outrage from front to back were:
Pamela Fierro, aka ” Little Pamela Soul, Keyboards, and Vocals
Alan Fierro, Leader, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Mike Turpin, Bass Guitar, Vocals
Jack Sadey Trumpet
Dan Turpin, Drums
Bill Caulderwood, Tenor Sax
A number of talented musicians also contributed to the group
Guy Williamson, Bass Guitar
Bob Wray, Tenor Sax and Vocals
Dana Schultz, Lead Guitar
Bob Manning: Drums Best drummer in the Bay Area, along with Mike Tacker who was the drummer for the Spyders
Hey! This is Pamela Fierro, the keyboardist with the Outrage, a soul band from the mid 60’s.
A typical set might include the following:
“Hold On, I’m Coming” by Sam & Dave
“Tell Mama” by Etta James.
“When A Man Loves A Woman” by Percy Sledge
“In The Midnight Hour” by Wilson Pickett
“My Girl” by The Temptations
“The Hunter” by Tina Turner
“Cold Sweat” by James Brown
“Knock on Wood” by Eddie Floyd
“You’ll Lose A Good Thing” by Barbara Lynn
It was a blast while it lasted!