Also known as: Dovers, The
Origin: Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Originally known as the Vandells, this southern California garage band changed its name to the Dovers in 1965 and issued four 45s over a roughly nine-month period of time. They are still revered by various rock critics and record collectors as being a prime example of mid-60s folk rock and pop, heavily influenced by the British Invasion and also American folk-rock groups like the Byrds . Original members included Bruce Clawson (lead guitar), Tim Granada (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Robbie Ladewig (bass), Rick Morinini (drums) and Tony "Goosey" Rivas (saxophone, tambourine, backing vocals). Th…