Also known as: Grodes, The
Origin: Tucson, AZ, USA
This southern Arizona outfit started life in 1965 as the Hustlers but soon changed their name to the Grodes after an apparent bender they took on in Phoenix. Original members included Manny Freiser (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Dale Smith (lead guitar, vocals), Rick Lust (keyboards), Rich Cota Robies (bass) and John Lee White III (drums). The group was considered one of Tucson's best acts, which prompted them to start issuing vinyl with the first two being on a record company that frontman and principal songwriter Frazier formed with a Los Angeles promoter named Mike Borchetta and an actor fri…