The Trademarks (4)

This Detroit area group got together in early 1965 as The Minor Keys, later changing their name to The Bare Necessities. The group performed cover songs as well as their own material.They went on to play at local venues including appearing on Windsor’s CKLW Swinging Time television program hosted by local DJ Robin Seymour. The group opened for such talent as Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels at the Walled Lake Casino and Bob Seger at other clubs. The group played once or twice a week at private parties or local dances. The group consisted of Alan Nathanson playing lead guitar and vocals, Neil Faigenbaum playing bass guitar and vocals, Jerry Warren playing drums, Dave Levitt playing organ and later Eric playing organ. The group broke up in 1968. Alan and Neil formed a group Everlon Nevermore and played locally and then moved to New York and eventually broke up. Alan moved to California formed a group Greydog www.greydogmusic.com and is still active jamming away today. Neil was involved with the group Howl the Good and pursued a recording contract in England. Jerry pursued other interests, and after 40 years purchased a drum set and formed a new rock group www.MainSwitchclassicrock.com. Members Alan Nathanson - Lead Guitar and Vocals, Neil Faigenbaum - Bass and Vocals, Jerry Warren- Drums, Dave Levitt- Keyboard, Eric - Keyboard