Also known as: Next Of Kinn, The
Origin: Youngstown, OH, USA
This northeastern Ohio outfit was started in 1963 as the Heartbeats by brothers Jerry (lead vocals, guitar) and Joe Centifanti (accordion, guitar), along with Paul Softich (drums) when they were only 6½, 10 and 9 years old respectfully! In 1965, they changed their name to the Next Of Kinn when Joe Centifanti ditched the accordion for the guitar and they added Steve Brajak (bass). The group mainly played school dances and clubs with the Centifanti brothers' dad chaperoning during every gig. Although they were extremely young, they developed a devoted following and respect within the local music…