The Knickerbockers Rockin'! With The Knickerbockers

Exploding from AM radio speakers everywhere in 1965, The Knickerbockers Lies is a certified 60s classic. Much has been made over its sonic similarity to the Beatles, particularly the Lennon-esque lead vocals. True, it is remarkable in that regard but what is often overlooked is just how GREAT the song is in its own right. Written by band members Beau Charles and Buddy Randell, it is a superbly crafted composition that could have been a hit for any number of artists. That the Knickerbockers ferocious version sounds like it was ripped from the soundtrack to A Hard Days Night is just gravy. But great as it is, there is so much more to the bands story than their biggest hit.Brothers John and Beau Charles, nÈ Cecchino, formed the band in Bergenfield, New Jersey in 1962. Bobby played bass, Beau played guitar and they both sang. They moved through various group personnel, eventually solidifying the lineup with vocalist/saxophonist Bobby Randell and drummer Jimmy Walker. Both of the new recru