Also known as: Woolies, The
Origin: East Lansing, MI, USA
The Woolies started life in 1964 and hailed from East Lansing, MI, but played mostly in and around the Detroit area. Original members included frontman Stormy Rice (lead vocals), brothers "Boogie" Bob (keyboards, harmonica) and Jeff Baldori (guitar), Ron English (bass) and Bee Metros (drums). In 1966, they scored a national record deal with Dunhill after their single ('Who Do You Love' b/w the excellent 'Hey Girl') became a regional smash hit. Chuck Berry then chose the ensemble to be his backup band for many years, including on the LP San Francisco Blues , which was recorded in the band's own…