Also known as: 5 A.M. Event, The
Origin: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
This Winnipeg outfit first started life in 1963 under the name the Crescendos. Members included Glenn Macrae (vocals, harmonica), Terry Loeb (guitar), Dennis Penner (bass) and Vance Masters (drums). The group was great at mimicking the British Invasion sound and in the summer of 1965 soon found themselves across the pond in Liverpool, England, working their way up to become regulars at the now legendary Cavern Club. It should be noted that by this time, Penner had returned to Canada and was replaced by native Liverpudlian Stewart McKernan (bass). They then caught the ear of ex-Searchers drumme…