Name: Rockin' With The Knickerbockers
Brand: The Knickerbockers

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-SUND-5154

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Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2002-09-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

090771515414

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Knickerbockers

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Sundazed

Exploding from AM radio speakers everywhere in 1965, The Knickerbockers' "Lies" is a certified '60s classic. Much has been made over its sonic similarity to the Beatles, particularly the Lennon-esque lead vocals. True, it is remarkable in that regard but what is often overlooked is just how GREAT the song is in its own right. Written by band members Beau Charles and Buddy Randell, it is a superbly crafted composition that could have been a hit for any number of artists. That the Knickerbockers' ferocious version sounds like it was ripped from the soundtrack to "A Hard Day's Night" is just gravy. But great as it is, there is so much more to the band's story than their biggest hit. Brothers John and Beau Charles, né Cecchino, formed the band in Bergenfield, New Jersey in 1962. Bobby played bass, Beau played guitar and they both sang. They moved through various group personnel, eventually solidifying the lineup with vocalist/saxophonist Bobby Randell and drummer Jimmy Walker. Both of the new recruits already had recording experience, Randall with the Royal Teens ("Short Shorts") and Walker with The Castle Kings ("You Can Get Him Frankenstein"). Together, the quartet forged their sound as they filled the dance floors on the tough east coast club circuit. While playing the University Twist Palace in Albany, New York, they were spotted by producer and artist Jerry Fuller, who subsequently signed them to Challenge Records in Hollywood.

Rockin' With The Knickerbockers

Music US