Also known as: Skunks, The
Origin: Waukesha, WI, USA
Originally calling themselves the Bonnevilles, this Milwaukee area band was formed in 1964 by Larry Lynne (guitar) and Rick Allen (keyboards). Other original members included Duane Lundy (drums) and Tony Kolp (saxophone). As a gimmick during gigs, they would don tuxedos and dye their hair black with white stripes down the sides to mimic a skunk's fur. In 1965, Allen and Lundy were replaced by Jack Tappy (bass) and Teddy Peplinski (drums), and the group relocated to L.A. where they cut their first 45 under the pseudonym, the Unbelievables. When the record failed to hit big, they moved back to M…