Also known as: Collectors, The
Origin: Vancouver, BC, Canada
This Vancouver group formed in 1961 as an R&B ensemble, originally known as the C-Fun Classics because they started out as the house band for CFUN AM radio. In 1966, they reinvented themselves as a psychedelic outfit with the lineup of Howie Vickers (lead vocals), Bill Henderson (lead guitar, lead vocals, keyboards), Claire Lawrence (saxophone, flute, keyboards, harmonica, vocals), Glenn Miller (bass, vocals) and Ross Turney (drums). Even before the band had found a new name, they were signed to the Los Angeles based label Valiant Records (best known for signing the Association ) after Jack Hi…