Royale Monarchs
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The Royale Monarchs were a Southern California surf
band of the late 1960s, signed by radio personality Bob Eubanks
as house band at his Cinnamon Cinder night clubs, regulars on his Hollywood Dance Time and The Cinnamon Cinder television shows.
, (formerly Jaramillo) vocals & lead guitar, Roger Stafford lead vocal & rhythm guitar, Wilson Smith later replaced by George Haraksin on drums with Jack Schaeffer
on tenor sax and Ed Loewe rounding out the group on bass.
While playing the "sock hop
s" they often performed as backup band for touring recording artist, Jan and Dean
, The Hondells
or The Honeys
. While at the Cinnamon Cinder they backed up weekly such acts as Jackie DeShannon
, Dick and Dede, The Ronettes
, Little Stevie Wonder, The Coasters
, The Rivingtons
and Chuck Berry
.
Producer Gary Usher
signed the newly reformed group, The Forte' Four to a recording contract
at MCA/Universal and released several singles on Decca Records
. Ernie Earnshaw
, of Love Song
took over on drums and Guy Watson on bass in the new group. Guitarist Glen Campbell
joined as a session musician
on recordings adding back up harmony along with Usher. The group's first single under the Royale Monarchs name was "Sombrero Stomp", featuring Schaeffer on tenor sax.
Collector-oriented Compilation LPs and CDs containing their tracks
Surf music
Surf music is a genre of popular music associated with surf culture, particularly as found in Orange County and other areas of Southern California. It was particularly popular between 1961 and 1965, has subsequently been revived and was highly influential on subsequent rock music...
band of the late 1960s, signed by radio personality Bob Eubanks
Bob Eubanks
Robert Leland "Bob" Eubanks is an American television/radio personality and game show host, best known for hosting the game show The Newlywed Game on and off since 1966, where he was known for using the catchphrase, "Makin' Whoopee"...
as house band at his Cinnamon Cinder night clubs, regulars on his Hollywood Dance Time and The Cinnamon Cinder television shows.
History
The original group included founder, Dan AnthonyDan Anthony
Dan Anthony American recording artist, songwriter and musician. The guitarist played with the original surf-rock guitarist, legendary Dick Dale, was founder of the California surf band of the late 1960s, Royale Monarchs, house band for Bob Eubanks' Cinnamon Cinder night clubs...
, (formerly Jaramillo) vocals & lead guitar, Roger Stafford lead vocal & rhythm guitar, Wilson Smith later replaced by George Haraksin on drums with Jack Schaeffer
Jack Schaeffer
Jack Schaeffer is an American musician, recording artist, record producer and arranger.-Music career:...
on tenor sax and Ed Loewe rounding out the group on bass.
While playing the "sock hop
Sock Hop
The sock hop was an informal sponsored dance at American high schools, typically held in the high school's own gym or cafeteria. The term sock hop came about because dancers were required to remove their shoes to protect the varnished floor of the gymnasium. These hops were a cultural feature of...
s" they often performed as backup band for touring recording artist, Jan and Dean
Jan and Dean
Jan and Dean were a rock and roll duo, popular from the late 1950s through the mid 1960s, consisting of William Jan Berry and Dean Ormsby Torrence...
, The Hondells
The Hondells
The Hondells were an American surf rock band who hit the Top 10 with the 1964 single "Little Honda"."Little Honda", written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love of The Beach Boys, was inspired by the popularity of Honda motor bikes in Southern California during the early 1960s. The band recorded the song...
or The Honeys
The Honeys
The Honeys were a 1960s girl group, who recorded for Capitol Records, and were a kind of female counterpart to the Beach Boys; Beach Boy Brian Wilson served as their record producer and chief songwriter....
. While at the Cinnamon Cinder they backed up weekly such acts as Jackie DeShannon
Jackie DeShannon
Jackie DeShannon is an American singer-songwriter with a string of hit song credits from the 1960s onwards. She was one of the first female singer-songwriters of the rock 'n' roll period.- Life and early career :...
, Dick and Dede, The Ronettes
The Ronettes
The Ronettes were a 1960s girl group from New York City, best known for their work with producer Phil Spector. The group consisted of lead singer Veronica Bennett ; her older sister, Estelle Bennett; and their cousin Nedra Talley...
, Little Stevie Wonder, The Coasters
The Coasters
The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues/rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Beginning with "Searchin'" and "Young Blood", their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team of Leiber and Stoller...
, The Rivingtons
The Rivingtons
The Rivingtons were a 1960s doo-wop group. The group members were:lead vocalist Carl White , tenor Al Frazier , baritone Sonny Harris, and bass singer Turner "Rocky" Wilson Jr.. Frazier was replaced by Madero White for a period in the late 1970s.-History:Their first hit was "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow"...
and Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry
Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such as "Maybellene" , "Roll Over Beethoven" , "Rock and Roll Music" and "Johnny B...
.
Producer Gary Usher
Gary Usher
Gary Usher was an American surf rock musician, songwriter, and record producer.-Biography:Usher's early life was spent in Grafton, Massachusetts. He attended Norcross Grammar School with his sister, Sandra, who was in the same class and was likely his twin. Gary was kiddingly called "Chicken Feed"...
signed the newly reformed group, The Forte' Four to a recording contract
Recording contract
A recording contract is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist , where the artist makes a record for the label to sell and promote...
at MCA/Universal and released several singles on Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
. Ernie Earnshaw
Ernie Earnshaw
Ernie Earnshaw is a musician and recording artist. He began playing drums with the popular surf-band of the 1960s, the Royale Monarchs at the Bob Eubanks Cinnamon Cinder night clubs in Los Angeles and performed on Sam Riddell's Ninth St. West dance program. Producer Gary Usher signed the new...
, of Love Song
Love Song (band)
Love Song was one of the main Jesus music bands, one of the first Christian rock bands. It was founded in 1970 by Chuck Girard, Tommy Coomes, Jay Truax, and Fred Field. Additionally, the earliest members included David Ingram on keyboards, Ernie Earnshaw on drums and Jack Schaeffer on bass. It was...
took over on drums and Guy Watson on bass in the new group. Guitarist Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell
Glen Travis Campbell is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television.During his 50 years in show...
joined as a session musician
Session musician
Session musicians are instrumental and vocal performers, musicians, who are available to work with others at live performances or recording sessions. Usually such musicians are not permanent members of a musical ensemble and often do not achieve fame in their own right as soloists or bandleaders...
on recordings adding back up harmony along with Usher. The group's first single under the Royale Monarchs name was "Sombrero Stomp", featuring Schaeffer on tenor sax.
Royale Monarchs
- Whole Lot of Shakin Going On (1962) (Dell)
- Sombrero Stomp (1962) (Dell)
- The Cinnamon Cinder Show / Bob Eubanks (1963-65) (TV)
- My Babe (1964) (Dell)
- (Hey) Surfs Up (1964) (Dell)
- Great Balls of FireGreat Balls of Fire"Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 song recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis on Sun Records and featured in the 1957 movie Jamboree. It was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer...
(1964) (Dell) - Teen Scene (1964) (Dell)
- Cinnamon Cinder Show Christmas Special / Bob Eubanks (1965) (TV)
Collector-oriented Compilation LPs and CDs containing their tracks
- At The Rockhouse, vol 11 (Eagle)
- Red Hot Rock 'N' Roll (Red Hot)
- High School Favorites (Teen)
- I Want Rock (White Label)
The Forte Four
- Can't You See I'm Trying (1966) (Decca)
- Don't Let The Sun Shine On Me (1966) (Decca)
- I Don't Wanna Say Goodnight (1966) (Decca)
- The Climb (1966) (Decca)
- Viva Las VegasViva Las VegasViva Las Vegas is a 1964 American romantic musical movie starring music icon Elvis Presley and actress/dancer Ann-Margret. This movie is regarded by many fans of these actors and by film critics as one of Presley's best movies, and it is noted for the apparent on-screen chemistry between Presley...
, Original Soundtrack / "The Climb" (1964) (MGM) - The Cool Ones, Original Soundtrack (1967) (Warner Bros)
