Blessed

Aus Massachusetts Teen Beat In The 1960s

Group from Gloucester that was active at least in 1966 and 1967.

Members

  • Tom Burgess (v)
  • Gary Downey (g)
  • Mike Parisi (g)
  • Mike Sanborn (b)
  • Glenn Keefe (d)

Added in 1967:

  • Chris Steadman (o)

Info

  • Auditioned for Stairway To The Stars.
  • Played bandstand dances in Portsmouth, Manchester, Salem, Concord (NH).
  • Won a BotB in Malden, 1966.
  • Were interviewed by New England Teen Scene magazine.
  • Were interviewed by Flip Magazine.
  • Were mentioned in "The Playing Generation", Boston Globe Magazine, March 5, 1967.
  • Were on the verge of recording in September 1967.
  • Had a fan club, organized by Don and Brian Levie.
  • Regular band in the Silhouette Teen Club, Beverly.
  • Worked with Chamber Brothers in early 1967.

Appearances

  • BotB Gloucester, December 17, 1966.
  • Boston, Where It's At, February 25 & 26, 1967.
  • Malden, High School, March 3, 1967.
  • Essex, Elementary School, April 7, 1967. With the Sons Of Liberty.