Plagues
Group from Taunton and Raynham that was active at least in 1965 and 1966.
Members
- Eddie Costa (org)
- David Rose (b)
- Kenny Leanues (g)
- Ray Palazzi (g)
- Charles Flannery (dr)
- Scott Santon (1965)
Release
- To Wander / Cherry Pie (Ron) (RR 1,000) (1966)
Appearances
- Weymouth, BotB, Teen Fair May 29, 1965.
- Greenfield, YMCA Teen Dance, November 4, 1966.
Info
- Also known as "Eddie & The Plagues"
- They were the house band at the Cotillion Ballroom.
- Played with Sam The Sham, Beau Brummels, Barbarians and the Turtles.
- Credits: Leanues, Costa / Palazzi, Rose
- Flannery later joined the Orphans. He died in 2016.
- Rose became a renowned painter.
Review
- "To Wander" is a stellar, Byrds-y ballad with lush harmonies and jangling guitar (7/10).
- "Cherry Pie" is a standard instrumental with "crazy" voices that make it a rather unpleasant listen (2/10).
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