Also known as: Zakary Thaks, The
Origin: Corpus Christi, TX, USA
This energetic garage-psych outfit was one of Corpus Christi's hottest acts between 1966 and 1969. Originally known as the Marauders in 1965, they soon changed their moniker to the Riptides and mainly played surf style music. In early 1966, with British bands like the Rolling Stones and Kinks becoming more influential, they started playing a larger amount of R&B style tunes and changed their name to the Zakary Thaks. Members included Chris Gerniottis (vocals), Pete Stinson (guitar), Rex Gregory (bass), John Lopez (lead guitar) and Stan Moore (drums). Later in '66, the band was signed to the lo…