The Upward Movement originated from Richmond Hill, New York. Band members were George Mangold (Lead Singer), Chuck Newman (Lead Guitar), Bobby Capielo (Hammond B3 Organ), Chuck Frohnhoefer, (Bass) and Manny Cantone (Drums). Chuck Froenhoffer was eventually replaced by Ritchie Barber (Bass) and Manny Cantone was replaced by Adolph Galella. The band was originally called The … [Read More...]
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The Upward Movement
The Upward Movement originated from Richmond Hill, New York. Band members were George Mangold (Lead Singer), Chuck Newman (Lead Guitar), Bobby Capielo (Hammond B3 … [Read More...]
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The Hassles
The Hassles (with Johnny Dizek, Richie McKenna, Jon Small and Harry Weber) were a band with perhaps the largest local following yet the worst luck at success. Jon … [Read More...]
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The Illusion
The illusion, one of long island's greatest bands that lasted from 1965-1972 which some say were the greatest years of rock & roll. The illusion will always be remembered for their incredible harmonies, insane light shows, raw energy, intense … [Read More...]

The Upward Movement
The Upward Movement originated from Richmond Hill, New York. Band members were George Mangold (Lead Singer), Chuck Newman (Lead Guitar), Bobby Capielo (Hammond B3 Organ), Chuck Frohnhoefer, (Bass) and Manny Cantone (Drums). Chuck Froenhoffer was eventually … [Read More...]

The Hassles
The Hassles (with Johnny Dizek, Richie McKenna, Jon Small and Harry Weber) were a band with perhaps the largest local following yet the worst luck at success. Jon Small, at eight years of age in 1955, became a professional drummer with The Starfires. "The … [Read More...]