INVADERS, The [I]
Mike, Don, Bob, John, Glenn - 1962
Homebase: Portland, OR
Stats: 1958-1963
Misc Notes:
Michael Patrick ~ Lead Guitar
John Hubbird ~ Keyboards
Don McKinney ~ Tenor/Baritone Saxophone, Flute
Clif Waits ~ Alto Saxophone
Glenn Wright ~ Bass
Robert "Bob" Holden ~ Drums
"The original Portland, Oregon band known as THE INVADERS was begun in 1958. Michael "Mike" Patrick was the founder and manager from its beginning until the disbanding of the group in the fall of 1963. During those 5 1/2 years the group performed throughout the Northwest with various members. The above personnel list includes those who were with the group the longest, and enjoyed the most success. The final two years the group was together they formed an alliance with a local vocal group known as THE MONTERAYS. During that period these two groups played Rhythm and Blues, and Motown music. They were the first of the "KISN Radio bands," and had a partnership with KISN promoting and playing concerts all over the station's listening area. They traveled to and from their gigs in a vividly painted 1947 Cadillac Hearse as their bandwagon. The group recorded one LP which is no longer available. Bob Holden and Don McKinney later were integral members of the group known as Don and the Goodtimes. Don McKinney was the lead vocalist in that group. Many of the original INVADERS are still professionally involved with the music industry. Bob Holden is teaching at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. Don McKinney is producing gospel music in Texas and Tennessee, and Clif Waits is teaching at Portland State University." - Michael Patrick, April 2009 correspondence with pnwbands.com website [courtesy of webmaster Sam Carlson].
"Clif was in Invaders with Bobby Holden and Don McKinney - both later of Don and the Goodtimes. He played with Lanny Hunt and the Majestics as a sideman. Also played with Ural Thomas 60-62 during his senior year in high school. Clif has played with pretty much all the jazz musicians here in Portland including Mel Brown, Thara Memory, Jeff Lorber, and Eric Funk. Clif started teaching at PCC in the early 80's and has been there ever since. His rock career was short, jazz long, and teaching music longer still." - Maria T. Waits, March 2010 correspondence with pnwbands.com website [courtesy of webmaster Sam Carlson]
