The Dagenites
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The Dagenites
were an American Psychedelic band from Oxon Hill, Maryland
who formed in 1964. The Dagenites began their career as early pioneers of psychedelic rock which initially differed itself from its British counterpart with its distinct guitar tone, by the early 1960s their sound had broadened to include garage rock and other influences. Though officially they were from Maryland, The Dagenites spent some time in Dayton in the mid 60s. In 1965 their first release came out. This jangle – gem on the small PIXIE label. This can be found on several compilations. The Dagenites have influenced such bands as The Cherry People
,what the dead fear
and Danny Gatton
. Original members were John Bardi lead guitar, Bruce Kennett rhythm guitar, Geoff Robinson bass and Roger Fallin drums. Eventually they added James Musgrove on vocals to complete the band and would go on to cut two crucial 45s "I dont wanna try it again" and "I've Gone Slide". Their name came from Dagenham
, a working class suburb of London
where John Bardi's mother grew up. They shared a manager with Link Wray
, leading to weekly bookings with Wray at the 1023 Club .
The Dagenites
The Dagenites were an American Psychedelic band from Oxon Hill, Maryland who formed in 1964. The Dagenites began their career as early pioneers of psychedelic rock which initially differed itself from its British counterpart with its distinct guitar tone, by the early 1960s their sound had...
were an American Psychedelic band from Oxon Hill, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
who formed in 1964. The Dagenites began their career as early pioneers of psychedelic rock which initially differed itself from its British counterpart with its distinct guitar tone, by the early 1960s their sound had broadened to include garage rock and other influences. Though officially they were from Maryland, The Dagenites spent some time in Dayton in the mid 60s. In 1965 their first release came out. This jangle – gem on the small PIXIE label. This can be found on several compilations. The Dagenites have influenced such bands as The Cherry People
The Cherry People
The Cherry People were a Psychedelic pop and later hard rock group that formed from remnants of The English Setters. The band is best known for their semi-hit single And Suddenly, which barely missed the top 40 , and including guitarist Punky Meadows who would join BUX and Angel in the early to mid...
,what the dead fear
What the Dead Fear
What the Dead Fear were a American band formed in Accokeek, Maryland, in 2007, by guitarist James H. Whyte and bassist Jonathan Musgrove. They are best known for their singles "Driven by Agony" and "Twisted Fun". the band got their name the 1960s film "What the dead fear".- Band members :*James H....
and Danny Gatton
Danny Gatton
Danny Gatton was an American guitarist who fused rockabilly, jazz, and country styles to create his own distinctive style of playing. A biography, Unfinished Business: The Life and Times of Danny Gatton by Ralph Heibutzki, was published in 2003. It has a voluminous discography...
. Original members were John Bardi lead guitar, Bruce Kennett rhythm guitar, Geoff Robinson bass and Roger Fallin drums. Eventually they added James Musgrove on vocals to complete the band and would go on to cut two crucial 45s "I dont wanna try it again" and "I've Gone Slide". Their name came from Dagenham
Dagenham
Dagenham is a large suburb in East London, forming the eastern part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and located east of Charing Cross. It was historically an agrarian village in the county of Essex and remained mostly undeveloped until 1921 when the London County Council began...
, a working class suburb of London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
where John Bardi's mother grew up. They shared a manager with Link Wray
Link Wray
Fred Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr was an American rock and roll guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer....
, leading to weekly bookings with Wray at the 1023 Club .
Band members
- James Musgrove - vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- John Bardi - guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
- Geoff Robinson - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Bruce Kennett - guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
- Roger Fallin - drums
Singles
- I dont wanna try it again (1964)
- The Fugitive (1965)
- I've gone slide (1965)
Complilations
- Back from the grave! vol.8 (1978)
- Psychedelic unknowns vol.3 (1989)