Also known as: Castaways, The
Origin: Minneapolis, MN, USA
The Castaways was a garage band from Minneapolis, MN that made it big with their debut single ('Liar, Liar') that climbed to #12 on the U.S. charts during the summer of 1965. The band was formed in 1962 by four students attending the University of Minnesota, largely for self-amusement and to entertain fellow colligates. Original members included Denny Craswell (drums), Ron Hensley (vocals), Dick Roby (guitar) and Lonnie Knight (guitar). In 1963, Knight left and was replaced by Bob Folschow (guitar). Soon after, Jim Donna (keyboards) was added as a fifth member. As a side note, Knight would lat…