Records by Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs

Formed: Raton, New Mexico, U.S. in 1958 (as the Fireballs).

Original members:

• George Tomsco (lead guitar)
• Chuck Tharp (vocals)
• Stan Lark (bass)
• Eric Budd (drums)
• Dan Trammell (rhythm guitar)

The Fireballs reached Billboard Top 40 with the singles "Torquay" (1959), "Bulldog" (1960) and "Quite a Party" (1961).

In the early 60s, Tharp, Budd and Trammell left the group. Doug Roberts joined on drums, and Jimmy Gilmer replaced as singer/pianist. Billed as Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs, the band peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Sugar Shack" in 1963.