STRIPES, The [CAN]
Early Stripes
Homebase: Vancouver B.C., Canada
Stats: 1957-60
Misc Notes: In 1960, Arctic Records released a single titled "Ready To Rock"/"So Long, Goodbye. "The a-side was credited to Jim Morrison and the b-side to Gerry Fiander. Though they were both members of the Stripes, the band name is not listed on the single. Perhaps they had recently disbanded.
Original lineup 1957-58
Gerry Fiander ~ Guitar, Vocals
Ken Johnson ~ Bass
Scotty Miller ~ Drums (d. 2008)
Ron Wakely ~ Saxophone
Later lineup 1959-60
Jim Morrison ~ Vocals
Gerry Fiander ~ Guitar, Vocals
Clive Gard ~ Piano
Blaine O'Bray ~ Bass
Gary O'Bray ~ Drums (1938-2015)
Paul J. Perry, Jr. ~ Saxophone
Ian Tyson ~ Guitar
Harry Van ~ Guitar
Early Stripes
Paul Parry, Blaine O'Bray, Red Robinson (at microphone commentating event), Gerry Fiander, Gary O'Bray, Harry Van, and Clive Gard below at the piano. (Photo Courtesy of Clive Gard)
The Four Quarters and The Stripes
Red Robinson Canadian Bandstand Show
Vancouver Sun, August 9, 1959
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LOCATION: Vancouver BC
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45
DISC NOTES: AR-301
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: Gerry Fiander
A-SIDE PUBLISHER: Empire Music
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