The Pebbles (RPH)

I always enjoyed the Florida Rocks Again podcast hosted by Mal Thursday. Good stuff! The Pebbles from St. Petersburg was one of the 45's featured on the show. It was released in 1965. The Group consisted of Joe Camuccio (Vocals), Dennis Downey (Rhythm Guitar), Bill Berthold (Drums), Ray Griffin (Bass) and Ralph Straight (Lead Guitar). The song "Endless Tears" was popular regionally and was included on the Psychedelic Crown Jewels Vol.3 compilation album that came out in 2000. The Flipside "Vicki" has a Mersey beat sound. Unfortunately for us it was the groups only record. There is a really good story on the Southern Garage Bands website about the Pebbles . Check it out

                                                                                       Endless Tears

                                                                                                  Vicki

The Gems (Century)

Featured today is another obscure group from the 1960's called the Gems. Other than the two outstanding garage songs for us to enjoy there is very little known about the group. Michaelvee of the popular "Mostly Uncomped" blog site pointed out that in Mike Markesich's book "Beyond Teenbeat Mayhem" Mike's  research found that the band was from Jackson, Tennessee and the 45 was released in November 1967. If any one can provide additional details about the group to help to remember them better would be greatly appreciated.

                                                                                      I Just Couldn't See 

                                                                                   What Have I Done To You