Pilgrims
Group from Dorchester that was active at least from 1963 to 1968.
Members
- Lennie Baker (sax) (v)
- Fred Crowley (b)
- John Marcellino (dr)
- Bobby Matulina (g)
- Bobby Julian (g)
- Gigi Carpentieri (g)
- Mike Lombardo (guitars)
- Mike Dudley (org)
- Will Mariner
- Stevie High
(in later days, other replacements would follow)
Appearances
- Nantasket Surf, December 1967.
Info
- Great info here.
- Press reported they were "blasting 'Midnight Hour' in sober, gray Pilgrim costumes."
- Replaced the Rockin' Ramrods at The Surf when they went on tour with the Stones.
- Matulina was also in the Mods.
- Some members (Baker, Marcellino) went on to Sha Na Na.
- Baker can be seen performing "Blue Moon" in the movie Grease.
- Baker played with Danny And The Juniors before joining the Pilgrims.
- Baker was also in the Cavaliers and Wantells.
- Opened for Beach Boys, Animals, B. J. Thomas, Junior Walker, Orpheus, Wilson Pickett, The McCoys, Steppenwolf, Turtles, Young Rascals, Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Media
Promo shot Group shot from an ad for the Surf in 1967 Promo picture