The Gang The Gang, from metro Detroit, was formed in the early 1960's.  They played at all the big time places of the day, including the Walled Lake Casino and the famed Grande Ballroom.  Three of the founding members, Don Henderson, Jim Butler, and Steve Farmer, put the band back together in 2005 and are currently performing live in a revised version of The Gang.  Speaking of Steve Farmer, he went on to enjoy national fame in The Amboy Dukes with Ted Nugent.  The original Gang bass guitar player, Greg Arama, also joined Steve and Ted in the Dukes.  Steve co-wrote "Journey to the Center of the Mind" with Ted, which went to #16 on the Billboard charts in 1968. The Gang (in the backyard) circa 1967 Original members of The Gang: Don Henderson, Greg Arama, Dave O'Brien, Jim Butler, and Steve Farmer Look right to see color pictures of The Gang in 2007.  They're still alive and kickin' and rockin' the house 40 years later!!!  Original members Jim Butler (drums), Steve Farmer (rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals), and Don Henderson (lead guitar, keyboards, vocals), were recently joined by Bob Beeckman (lead guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Lou Fischetti (bass guitar, vocals).  The new band brings years of musical experience to every stage they visit.  The Gang has enjoyed jammin' at many gigs around metro Detroit since the current lineup launched in February, 2006, including "Dancin' in the Streets" in Rochester, Michigan in August, 2006, and "The Woodward Dream Cruise" in September, 2007.  We'll keep you posted as more info about The Gang comes in.  In the meantime, take a few minutes to visit their official website.  Click where it says to, then enjoy looking thru a site dedicated to the band who was "...born and bred in the fire of rock and roll."

Go to The Gang's current website, thegang.info, by clicking here

The Gang - Live at Mama Mia's, Spring 2007. Bob, Lou, Steve, and Donny (Jimmy is hidden) The Gang - Live at Mama Mia's, Spring 2007. Jimmy on his late 50's set of Gretsch skins. "Beeeeautiful" The Gang - Live at Mama Mia's, Spring 2007. Bob, Steve, and Donny - Guitar power...grrrrrrrrrr

Wilson Mower Pursuit

Click this flic to make it bigger. Guitar player, singer, drummer, guitar player, bass player.

Click this flic to make it bigger, too. Drummer, guitar player, bass player, singer, guitar player.

Above are two great photos of the late 60's Detroit rocknrollband "Wilson Mower Pursuit."  Does the drummer look familiar?  Come back to visit often, we'll post the answer soon.  Oh yeah, by the way, he's also pictured at right with his very first set of drums.  What a great move by Old Saint Nick, aka Santa Claus...to give this lad a set of tubs.  Little did Mr. C. know what kind of earth shattering drum chatter this boy would make throughout the years.  Anyone know who it is???

Click on the drum to make this pic bigger...uh huh In the spirit of the season, who is this "little drummer boy?"