COPS LTD.

Homebase: Yakima, WA
Stats: 1970s...
Misc Notes: A country band comprised of Yakima Police Department officers, who worked up a Sha-Na-Na-style '50s greaser routine. John Crimin played in several local bands over the years. He helped form Cops Ltd. with several local police officers and developed the stage persona of “Gary Grease.” They had a strong following throughout the Yakima Valley in the 1970’s where they sold out many local venues. Later on, Crimin was in other local bands including Old Dogs and Reflections.

John "Gary Grease" Crimin (guitar, vocals)
Joe "Shoes" Smith (guitar, vocals)
Mike "Romeo" Schreiner (organ, guitar, vocals)
Bob "Square" Broyles (bass, vocals)
Terry "Kinky" Rosenberry (drums, vocals)

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Play Old New

Tell International Records

#27152

1975

MISC NOTES:

SIDE ONE:
1.) Bony Marony (L. Williams)
2.) Roll Over Beethoven (Berry)
3.) Old Black Joe
4.) In The Still Of The Night (F. Parris)
5.) Barbara Ann (F. Fassert)

SIDE TWO:
1.) Summer Time (Gershwin)
2.) Memphis Train (Miles)
3.) Lonely People (Peek)
4.) Walking In Rhythm (B. Perry)
5.) Knocking On Heaven's Door (Dylan)

LOCATION: Yakima, WA
RECORDING PERSONNEL: John Crimin (guitar, vocals); Joe Smith (guitar, vocals); Mike Schreiner (organ, guitar, vocals); Bob Broyles (bass, vocals); Terry Rosenberry (drums, vocals).
RECORDING STUDIO: R.P.M. Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Larry Merritt, Jerry Merritt
RECORDING DATE: September 1975