The Gants (originally known as The Kingsmen), but not to be confused with likewise named The Kingsmen who had the legendary hit "Louie, Louie") when the band got together in 1963 to play R&B covers and the kind of instrumental tunes popularized by The Ventures. Their original line-up was Sid Herring (lead vocals and guitar), Johnny Freeman (guitar), Vince Montgomery (bass guitar) and Don Wood (drums). The Kingsmen were a rock band from Milwaukie, Oregon who rose suddenly to fame with their recording of Richard Berrys Louie Louie. ... Louie, Louie is an American rock n roll song written by Richard Berry in 1955. ... 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... The Ventures are a surf / instrumental rock band formed in 1958, by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle, two construction workers, who learned of a mutual interest in playing guitar, and started jamming together. ...

Several events combined to push the band out of the total obscurity of playing other people's songs at Greenwood, Mississippi dances and into the relative obscurity of 1960s garage-rock history. First, Freeman had to quit, because his parents wouldn't let him play out-of-town shows, and was replaced by Johnny Sanders. Since a name-change was called for (thanks to those other Kingsmen) the band chose The Gants, after a popular brand of shirt with a button-down collar, which is also the French word for "glove". At the same time, Herring, who some say resembled Peter Noone of Herman's Hermits, developed a great interest in the Beatles and began writing original (if somewhat derivative) songs. In early 1965, The Gants were overheard by a U.S. tour coordinator for The Animals while playing in a hotel ballroom and were chosen to open for Eric Burden's band on their Florida tour. This turned out to be a typical development for The Gants--playing the first set for more famous groups--but opportunities were limited with half the band still in high school and the other half in college, unwilling to drop out and face their draft board. Greenwood is a city located in Leflore County, Mississippi. ... The 1960s, or The Sixties, in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1960 and 1969, but the expression has taken on a wider meaning over the past twenty years. ... Freeman can mean: A person who has been awarded Freedom of the City. ... Family Clupeidae This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Peter Blair Dennis Bernard Noone (born 1947) is an English singer. ... Hermans Hermits was a British rock band in the 1960s, formed in Manchester, England in 1963 (see 1963 in music). ... Beatlemania is the name of various tribute groups dedicated to singing songs from The Beatles. ... The Beatles (L-R, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon), in 1964, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show promoting their first U.S. hit song, I Want To Hold Your Hand, and ushering in the British Invasion of American popular music. ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... ... The US edition of The Animals self-titled debut album. ... State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush (R) Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ...

At this point, The Gants had a professional sound and a large repertoire of original material and covers, which were reflected in the choice of sides for their first single: (Bo Diddley's) "Road Runner" backed with (their own) "My Baby Don't Care", released on the Statue label in mid-'65. The record showed enough potential for re-release on a major label, Liberty Records, in September, and it saw some modest chart success. Later that year, Liberty released The Gants' first first album, Roadrunner, which supposedly featured Duane Allman playing organ on "House of The Rising Sun"--it is likely they meant his brother, Greg Allman, however. In January, 1966 a new single was released, "Little Boy Sad", which includes a very early use of the wah-wah tube device later made famous by Joe Walsh and Peter Frampton. The band tried to get Liberty to release their recording of Them's "Gloria" but the label refused and The Gants were later disgusted to see the song become a huge hit for The Shadows of Knight. Bo Diddleys emphasis on rhythm largely influenced popular music, especially that of rock and roll in the 1960s. ... A roadrunner is: in zoology, A roadrunner is one of two species of bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family Cuculidae, order Cuculiformes, native to North and Central America. ... For other uses, see number 65. ... Liberty Records was an United States based record label. ... September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with 30 days. ... Liberty is generally thought of in English as a condition in which an individual has immunity from the arbitrary exercise of authority; it often also implies the right to exercise political rights such as standing for office. ... A roadrunner is: in zoology, A roadrunner is one of two species of bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family Cuculidae, order Cuculiformes, native to North and Central America. ... Duane Allman (Howard) Duane Allman (November 20, 1946 – October 29, 1971) is generally regarded as one of the greatest rock and roll guitarists, noted for his mastery of the slide guitar as well as intensity and soulfulness on regular lead and rhythm guitar in a variety of styles. ... See also list of house types. ... Gregg Allman (born December 8, 1947) (sometimes spelled Greg Allman) is a rock and roll singer and lyricist. ... January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... Joe Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist and rock musician. ... Peter Framptons solo career skyrocketed after the release of Frampton Comes Alive!, one of the most successful live albums. ... Liberty is generally thought of in English as a condition in which an individual has immunity from the arbitrary exercise of authority; it often also implies the right to exercise political rights such as standing for office. ... Them was a British-Irish band formed in Belfast in 1963, featuring Van Morrison on vocals and harmonica, Billy Harrison on guitar, Eric Wrixen on piano and keyboards, Alan Henderson on bass, and Ronnie Millings on drums. ... Gloria was a song released by Laura Branigan in 1982 as a part of her first album simply titled Branigan. ... The Shadows were a British instrumental rock n roll group active from the 1950s to the 2000s. ... A silver statue of an armoured knight, created as a trophy in 1850 For the chess piece, see knight (chess). ...

A definite pattern had been established; The Gants were able to record and make brief tours during vacations, but that was never enough. Radio stations gave up on their records when the band couldn't get away from their responsibilities at home for promotional appearances--and in the mid-'60s, radio airplay was the key to success. In 1966 and early '67, several singles and two more albums were released: Gants Galore and Gants Again. Nothing went anywhere, except Sanders, who quit and was replaced by the guitarist he had replaced, Johnny Freeman. One more visit to California in the summer of 1967 proved fruitless, and three of the (former) Gants headed back to Greenwood, leaving Sid Herring in Los Angeles with a job as a staff songwriter for Liberty Records. 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A portrait of Col. ... State nickname: The Golden State Other U.S. States Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) Official languages English Area 410,000 km² (3rd)  - Land 404,298 km²  - Water 20,047 km² (4. ... Greenwood is the name of several places in the United States of America: Greenwood, Arkansas Greenwood, Delaware Greenwood, Indiana Greenwood, Maine Greenwood, Minnesota Greenwood, Mississippi Greenwood, Missouri Greenwood, New York Greenwood, South Carolina Greenwood, Wisconsin Greenwood Township, Michigan Greenwood Township, Minnesota Greenwood Township, Pennsylvania Greenwood, Seattle, Washington There is also... This article is about the largest city in California. ... Liberty Records was an United States based record label. ...

In 2000, Sundazed Records released Roadrunner! The Best of The Gants, with liner notes by Mike Stax; their single "Little Boy Sad" was included on the Oxford American magazine's Southern Sampler music CD. The Gants are said to be performing together again. Update 9/6/05; we are, all of us, Sid Herring, Don Wood, Johnny Sanders, Johnny Freeman, and on bass Charles Hall, sitting in for Vince Montgomery. Who we all loved and dearly miss very much. www.thegants.com This article is about the year 2000. ... Sundazed Records is a record label based in Coxsackie, in the Catskills of New York. ... A roadrunner is: in zoology, A roadrunner is one of two species of bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family Cuculidae, order Cuculiformes, native to North and Central America. ... There are several notable people named Charles Hall. ...