The Chocolate Watchband
In 1965, a group of CHS graduates at Foothills Junior College got together to form a band. From Rich Young: "Original lineup for the Chocolate Watchband: Mark Loomis, guitar "There have been several persons/personalities in the Chocolate Watchband over the years. Pete Curry (Pam Curry's brother) actually played one of the first Chocolate Watchband gigs on drums on the beach near the KDON studios south of Santa Cruz after a Foothill/Cabrillo football game. That was the only gig he played with the band. Gary is a CHS alum from a class or two behind us. His older brother, Doug, was in our class. The name Chocolate Watchband was coined by Lee Donnelly and Bob Anderson in the student lounge at Foothill College one noon hour." A compilation album (Melts in your Brain, Not on your Wrist) was put together by Alec Palao, a later band member. He says,"It is a 2 CD set that features everything recorded by the 1960s line-ups of the group, including the Cupertino High alumni. I compiled the package and there are lengthy liner notes detailing the band's career, plus tons of pix including shots of the original band in Calabasas Park! The record label is Ace/Big Beat Records (www.acerecords.com). It should be available from all standard retail websites like Amazon, CDNow, Collectors Choice etc. In the Bay Area, Amoeba Records in Berkeley and San Francisco always have it in stock." Rich says, "There are 2 cuts on the compilation that are the very first two we ever cut at Mateo Hi Fi studios in San Mateo. ("Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" cover of Gerry and the Pacemakers hit, and "Since You Broke My Heart" an Everly Brothers cover)." This compilation album is for sale on Amazon. A history of the band that includes info about the early days: bugpop.com/bands/cw/history.htm
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