Also known as: Spike Drivers, The
Origin: Detroit, MI, USA
This Detroit folk-psych outfit formed in 1965 with original members Marycarol Brown (vocals), Sid Brown (lead guitar, banjo), Ted Lucas (guitar, vocals), Richard Keelan (lead vocals, guitar, bass) and Steve Booker (drums). It wasn't long however before Larry Cruise (drums) was brought in to replace Booker on the skins. They were semi-regulars at the Chess Mate Coffeehouse in the Motor City and in 1966 opened for the Animals in New York City's Central Park. In 1966, they issued their debut 45 ('High Time' b/w 'Often I Wonder') on the local Om label before signing a national deal with Reprise Re…