Pilgrims

Aus Massachusetts Teen Beat In The 1960s

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

Pilgrims, 1968

Promo shot Group shot from an ad for the Surf in 1967 Promo picture