By Marilyn (67.217.183.87 - 67.217.183.87) on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 - 07:27 pm:

I've been trying to find you (George) so I could give you these 2 photos of "your Guys". I can give you 8x10 glossies. Both of you need to get in touch with me,since I'm doing a book,which will be out this late summer with Arcadia Publishing. "Images of America:The Birth Of The Detroit Sound:1940-1964". Dennis,I need a photo of you also. My number is 517-536-0891.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 - 07:49 pm:

WOW!! ...Marilyn, this goes back a ways.Vintage Royal Tones. Is that the Popov brothers in the pic?

By PAMELA BROWN (166.90.234.135 - 166.90.234.135) on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 - 12:15 am:

GEORGE IS THAT ALL YOUR HAIR??? LOL JUST KIDDING, LOVE PAM
ANYONE KNOWING THE WHERE ABOUTS OF THE POPOV BROTHERS CONTACT PAMELA KOVARIK.WE NOW LIVE IN SOUTH LYON, MICHIGAN WE ARE LISTED IN THE BOOK. WIFE OF THE SAX PLAYER DAVID KOVARIK.
I WENT TO GRADE SCHOOL WITH BOTH POPOV's AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR WHAT THEY ARE DOING.

DAVE IS BACK PLAYING AFTER A 30 YEAR HIATUS.
HE IS NOW PLAYING WITH GEORGE KATSAKIS, NICK PALISE, GILL BRIDGES, AND TIM KELLY.
TWO ALTOS, A TENOR AND A BARRY.LOOKING FORWARD TO RETIREMENT FROM FORD MOTOR CO., HIS PLANS ARE TO REENTER THE MUSIC SCENE IN DETROIT AREA.

By Dennis Coffey (206.47.172.178 - 206.47.172.178) on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 - 02:28 am:

Hi Marilyn. Call me over the weekend.

Dennis Coffey

By ED GANDOLFO (205.188.199.156 - 205.188.199.156) on Thursday, March 21, 2002 - 05:38 pm:

IM ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE PICTURE IN THE
CNVERTIBLE.

By Marilyn (67.217.183.142 - 67.217.183.142) on Thursday, March 21, 2002 - 08:06 pm:

Well,Ed,if you're in one of these photos,then you nee3d to get in touch with me too,so I can give you an 8x10 copy. Starting tomorrow,I'm going to start posting some photos that I need some of you older (like me) guys to help me ID. I need to make sure that they are ID correctly. Maybe we can have some fun with these. My e-mail & phone number are above,bt the photos.
Tunefully yours,
Marilyn

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Thursday, March 21, 2002 - 09:38 pm:

welcome to the forum ed.

By George Katsakis (152.163.201.68 - 152.163.201.68) on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 06:48 am:

Marilyn,

I thought I might add a couple of comments on the photos you posted and identify the individuals in the photo.

On the left as you face the picture is Ed Gandolfo, he played the accordian. To his right is Jack Rainwater, he played guitar and also owned the car in the photo. George Katsakis is to his right and played the saxophone. Next to George is Mike Popoff, he played the trumpet at that time and later switched to Wurlitzer electric piano. In the back is Greg Poppoff, he played drums and is also the twin of Mike. The photo is a picture of the Paragons and probably the last one at that. Shortly after the picture was taken Jack left the group and never became a Royaltone.

The second photo probably has the distinction of being one of the first Royaltone pictures ever taken. In the picture are (in front) George Katsakis (sax) and Ken Anderson (sax) and in the back left is Greg Popoff (drums) Bob Sanderson (guitar) and Mike Popoff who has switched from trumpet to piano. I will add more if there is an interest and tell you more what was going on at the time these two photos were taken.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 02:46 pm:

George,
I had completely forgot about the Paragons.
That was a really great band. Is Rainwater still around? I remember Kenny and his wife were with Jack later on in the Peppermints.
That was another very good band.

By DeAnne (24.120.38.66 - 24.120.38.66) on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 04:14 pm:

His wife's name was Diane. Ken was killed in a plane crash in Florida a long time ago. Their daughter had a band in Florida. I do have some old pictures of the Pepermints. This weekend I will post some old band pictures. George, did you see the picture I posted of the Royaltones on the forum? I believe its under Bluepower?? Before they gave me a link, I had no idea where to post anything. Anyway, its a great picture.

By Marilyn (67.217.183.98 - 67.217.183.98) on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 05:07 pm:

Ok,guys,here are some of my unidentified photos. NO GUESSES,please!!! Just the real thing. Besides my book,I'm trying to put togeyher a museum & concerty venue for Detroit called "Legends of Music.
Marilyn
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By Marilyn (67.217.183.98 - 67.217.183.98) on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 05:15 pm:

Try again.
this is a photo of: \Image {untitled-01.jpg}
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By mb4music (67.217.183.98 - 67.217.183.98) on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 05:17 pm:

Well,I'm stupid,so I guess I'll wait til my daughter comes home.

By Ian W (213.123.44.232 - 213.123.44.232) on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 09:56 pm:

Just keep on trying Marilyn. We can't wait. The book sounds fabulous!

By George Katsakis (64.12.103.28 - 64.12.103.28) on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 10:41 pm:

Ralph,

I'm sure Jack Rainwater is still around although I haven't had any contact with him in the recent past but I will see what I can find out. I look forward to seeing you some day, soon I hope.

Are you in contact with Ernie Stratton? When I was 8 years old our family moved from Mckeesport, PA to Dearborn and the first place we lived was upstairs from Ernie and his family, I've known Ernie since I was 8.

By George Katsakis (64.12.103.28 - 64.12.103.28) on Friday, March 22, 2002 - 10:43 pm:

DeAnne,

I did see the picture you posted of the Royaltones, it was Babbitt that alerted me. Thanks.

George Katsakis

By acooolcat (211.78.0.219 - 211.78.0.219) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 05:15 am:

Are The Peppermints the same Detroit group that recorded for Carmen Murphy, and later changed their name to The Barons?
Best wishes, Graham

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 05:29 am:

George,
Fred Saxon has been in touch with Ernie. He was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I think he just had surgery. I understand he may be visiting Detroit in May. I think DeAnne talked to him.
It would be great to see you George and I will be sure and look you up the next time I'm in Detroit. Tell Gil hello for me.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 05:35 am:

Graham,
I can't say for sure, but I don't think that the Barons were originally Jack Rainwater and the Peppermints.

By acooolcat (211.78.0.219 - 211.78.0.219) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 06:21 am:

Hi Ralph, isn't it past you bedtime?
I thought The Peppermints/Barons included Lee Rogers and Duke Browner, but can't remember where I got the info' from. Maybe there were two sets of Peppermints?
Cheers, Graham

By George Katsakis (152.163.194.202 - 152.163.194.202) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 07:10 am:

Ralph,

Sorry to hear about Ernie and I will try and locate his brother and see what I can find out. His brother Pete is a Doctor and I think I should be able to find him. I will post anything I find out.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 03:35 pm:

George,
Fred talked with Ernie's brother. He didn't seem real hopeful about Ernie's condition.
Ernie is a hell of a good guy and he is in my thoughts.

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 03:41 pm:

Graham,
the Peppermints I'm speaking of included Jack Rainwater on Guitar, Kenny Anderson on sax, Kenny's wife on organ ( they called her the sweetheart of rock and roll ) Marcus Terry on drums and a bass player that I can't rmember the name of. Maybe George Katsakis will remember for me. It was a very good band.

I have to stay up late Graham. I can't tear myself away from the forum. It's like a drug.

By John Lester (213.122.196.105 - 213.122.196.105) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 04:04 pm:

Ralph..

If you dont get to bed soon, it will be 5 ex-wives not 4!

Ooops, I just broke my truce in less than 2 minutes....

LOLOLOLOL

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 04:10 pm:

No problem John....no present wife in my bed these days. Maybe I need to advertise.

By DeAnne (24.234.119.126 - 24.234.119.126) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 04:14 pm:

I did speak with Ernie..he has plans to come and see me in May. I hope that he will be okay. Starting to look through my old pictures. I believe that the Peppermints turned into the Parliments in about 1968..here is a picture.

By DeAnne (24.234.119.126 - 24.234.119.126) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 04:25 pm:

Here are the Peppermints in 1966

By DeAnne (24.234.119.126 - 24.234.119.126) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 04:45 pm:

Thought that you might enjoy this one from '66

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 04:55 pm:

hi deanne

these are fantastic. i'm glad you kept them. it's great to look back and remember.

club cliche must have been well out of town!
i wonder if that building is still there?

By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 05:10 pm:

Great Pic DeAnne,
Ths is The Sunliners shortly before they would be transformed to Rare Earth.Top left to right...Kenny Folsic, Pete Rivera,
John Parrish, Gil Bridges and Rod Richards.

David.. the Cliche was on John R just South of 8 Mile Road.I went by the area my last visit to Detroit and I seem to remember the building is no longer there.

By John Lester (213.122.192.141 - 213.122.192.141) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 11:27 pm:

DeAnne

You are a marvel for saving those....INCREDIBLE...

They just blew my socks off

WONDEFUL

By Meg A. Hertz (64.12.106.44 - 64.12.106.44) on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 11:54 pm:

Just one thing.On the Parliaments picture, which one is George?

By DeAnne (24.234.119.126 - 24.234.119.126) on Sunday, March 24, 2002 - 05:47 am:

George who? Kenny and Diane had the Parliments. I'm not sure who you are asking about. George Sheehan?

By George Katsakis (205.188.200.53 - 205.188.200.53) on Sunday, March 24, 2002 - 07:38 am:

In the picture of the Parliments, from Right to left are Ken Anderson, TK, the Bass player, Diane Anderson, Tony Bucetta (drums) and I don't know the guy on the far left.

George Played with the Royaltones and can be seen in the photos posted at the top by Marilyn Bond. Ken Anderson is also in one of the photos since he was a Royaltone before he formed the Parliments.

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.107.27.25 - 213.107.27.25) on Sunday, March 24, 2002 - 11:28 am:

i think mega is interested in the fact that there appears to be 2 sets of parliaments.

the one we are more acquainted with on here was led by GEORGE clinton.

mr clinton later changed the name of his group to parliament.

By Ritchie (62.254.0.5 - 62.254.0.5) on Sunday, March 24, 2002 - 11:32 am:

...not to mention the fact that George Clinton's "Parliaments" formed back in the 1950s!

By Meg A. Hertz (152.163.195.202 - 152.163.195.202) on Sunday, March 24, 2002 - 03:46 pm:

Way Cool!

By Marilyn (67.217.183.116 - 67.217.183.116) on Sunday, March 24, 2002 - 06:55 pm:

George- Call me & I'll give you Jack Rainwater's phone number.
Marilyn

By thecount (63.212.148.189 - 63.212.148.189) on Saturday, June 15, 2002 - 02:03 am:

Hey,,Dennis and The Cat,havent heard from either of you in a few weeks,or respond from my last post to youse guys.Anyhow,I really had my heart set on getting togehter with both of you.OH well,as JIMMY CLATON once sang,just a dream---just a dream. Steve "The Count"

By acooolcat (202.221.45.130 - 202.221.45.130) on Saturday, June 15, 2002 - 03:24 am:

Hi Steve, and apologies for not responding to your post, which I haven`t seen. I am in Japan at the moment and have lost track with the site to a certain degree.
I will be coming to Detroit in September and look forward to meeting you then.
Best wishes, Graham

By PAMELA KOVARIK (65.59.37.68 - 65.59.37.68) on Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 03:36 am:

GEORGE,
MY THANKS TO YOU AND DENNIS AND GUY FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE FIGHT FOR RACHEL DAVIS FUND RAISER GOING ON AT JAMMERS JUNE 23. THREES COMPANY AND DAVID KOVARIK ALONG WITH NICK PALISE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT AS I AM SURE THE FAMILY OF LITTLE RACHEL WILL ALSO. AS I ALWAYS TELL YOU KEEP THE REEDS WET AND WE WILL SEE YOU SOON. ALSO IF ANYONE CARES TO MAKE A DONATION CHECKS ARE GOING TO BE MADE OUT TO FIGHT FOR RACHEL DAVIS.
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS.
SEE YOU SOON,
PAMELA K.

By Millie (68.40.198.72 - 68.40.198.72) on Sunday, June 16, 2002 - 06:08 am:

Hey Graham,
On the Blue Eyed Soul thread you asked about "Two Time Loser" by the Darlings. Go to the thread and see all the information you'll ever want to know about the group! Looking forward to meeting you in September!

By Millie (68.40.198.72 - 68.40.198.72) on Monday, June 17, 2002 - 12:39 am:

Hey George!
I definately like the addition you've made to your band...the girls are terrific, and the guy who looks like he stepped out of the 50's is a great stick hitter, and I think you should take the act on the road!!! We had a ball! Too bad the bar was empty! It was great finally meeting Lynn too...what a nice guy!

By PAMELA KOVARIK (166.90.227.180 - 166.90.227.180) on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 03:44 am:

GEORGE MY THANKS FOR HELPING US WITH THE BENEFIT. FOR YOU THREE GUYS TO TAKE YOUR VALUABLE TIME AND DONATE IT TO SUCH A GREAT CAUSE SHOWS HOW GENEROUS YOU ARE WITH YOUR TIME AND TALENTS. AND HOW MUCH A LITTLE GIRL CAN MEAN TO SO MANY.EVERYTHING TURNED OUT SO WELL BECAUSE THERE ARE PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO REALLY DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.NEEDLESS TO SAY THE BAND WAS GREAT ALSO.TELL GUY GILLIS AND DENNIS COX, WE OWE THEM BIG TIME AND WILL DEFINITELY BE DOWN FOR YOUR GIG. YOU GUYS SOUNDED GREAT AND THE EXTRA HORNS WERE A BONUS. HOW WELL YOU ALL BLEND. IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING YOU AND NICK AND DAVE WERE ON A ROLL. MY SON STILL RAVES ABOUT YOUR ABILITY ON THAT HORN. MAYBE DAVE COULD USE SOME LESSONS. LOL
I AM SO GLAD WE HAD A CHANCE TO TALK FOR SO LONG.SEE YOU GUYS SOON AND GEORGE KEEP UP THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING AND MAYBE SOMEONE WILL GO TO LUNCH WITH YOU.
NEXT IMPORTANT DATE IS NOW SEPTEMBER 6 TH AT THE CLAWSON.
ALSO LOTS OF MONEY WAS RAISED FOR RACHEL. I WANTED YOU GUYS TO KNOW THAT.THERE IS NOW ENOUGH IN THE FUND IF RACHEL NEEDS THE BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT. THAT IS WHAT IT WAS ALL ABOUT.
PAMELA KOVARIK