Underbeats with Bill Dehl, July 1964

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THE FABULOUS UNDERBEATS

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This is the world's first and only webpage devoted to the Midwest's legendary Underbeats.

And it is about time.

The Underbeats were the top Midwest band of the 60's. Started in 1962 by James Calvin Johnson.The second original member was Doni Larson.

James was in the band throughout except for a 2 year Army break when Bob Goffstein at first filled in for James and then Wally filled in for Bob when Bob went into the service.

Bob Goffstein is now in the Tornades. Check Bob's band out at Tornadoes

Look at the talent in that band: Enrico, Jim Johnson, Jim Walsh, Doni Larson, Wally Walstad & Tom Nystrom.
Diane was a big fan of this band and caught their shows numerous times. Try finding their 45's at a decent price!!! People in the know love their music.

 


UNDERBEATS NEWS
UPDATED 8/8/2005

Calvin James is playing with the NEW Underbeats. This includes Doni on bass. Check out their schedule at
NEW BAND: CALVIN JAMES



UNDERBEATS SHOW

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UNDERBEATS ROSTER FROM 1964-1969:

JAMES JOHNSON James Calvin Johnson:   Guitar/Vocals. Started band in 1963. Was in till '66, drafted by the Army, came back to band in '68. Unique guitar sound. Well known for his lead playing, even in the mid 1960's. Also, great singer & songwriter.

Russell Hagen:   Guitar 1964. Left for the Army. Ray Berg replaced him.

Bob Duane:   Drums 1964. Left for the Navy. Rod Eaton replaced him. First Underbeats drummer.

DONI Doni Larson:   Bass/Vocals 1964-1970. Jim J taught him to play bass. Was in the
band through the first Gypsy album.



 ROD EATON Rod Eaton:   Drums 1964-1965. Also was drummer for T. C. Atlantic.
Was in band until late '65.




RAY BERG Ray Berg:   Rhythm Guitar 1964-late '65. Marriage pulled him out of the band.
Rico replaced him.



TOM GREEN Tom Green/Nystrom:   Drums/Vocals 1965-1969. Came from the Accents.
Moved to LA in '69, but moved back. Jay Epstein replaced him in Gypsy before
the first album.

 ENRICO Enrico "Rico" Rosenbaum:   Rhythm Guitar/Vocals 1965-Gypsy.
Stayed in the band through the Gypsy days.
R.I.P.



JAMES WALSH James "Owl" Walsh:   Keys/Vocals 1966-Gypsy.
Came from the "Hot Half Dozen" band.




Loren "Wally" Walstad:   Lead Guitar.
When Bob Goffstein was called to service, Wally filled in until James Johnson came back from Vietnam, Sept '68.
Wally played guitar with Jenny singing at the Rick O'Dell tribute.


UNDERBEATS SINGLES (45's)
TITLE YEAR LABEL/#
FOOT STOMPIN/ROUTE 66 1964 GARRETT 4004
ANNIE DO THE DOG/SWEET WORDS OF LOVE 1964 BANGER 0632
LITTLE ROMANCE/BROKEN ARROW 1964 BANGER 0657
OUR LOVE/JO JO GUNE 1965 TWIN TOWN 706
BOOK OF LOVE/DARLING LORRAINE 1966 SOMA 1449
I CAN'T STAND IT/SHAKE IT FOR ME 1966 GARRETT 1458
IT'S GONNA RAIN TODAY/SWEETEST GIRL IN THE WORLD 1967 METROBEAT 4449
DARKNESS/YOUR LOSING ME 1968 PIP 8909
LOVE TO YOU/DON'T YOU LIE TO ME/WISHES DON'T COME TRUE/FATE OF A FOOL 1965? DOVE: ON FREE FLIGHT ALBUM


There is one old single from the 60's with the Calvin James name on it. It is called "Footsteps", released in 1967. Recorded just before James went in the Army.
Haymarket Riot (& Calvin James)
Footsteps/Find This Woman (Stature 1104) 1967


EARLY UNDERBEATS Early picture of the Underbeats. L-R: Rod Eaton, James Johnson, Ray Berg, Doni Larson.
Thanks King Mueller.












UNDERBEATS PIC Enrico, Tom, James, Doni (from left)





















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