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