[2] Plucking members from the local group the Undertakers, the Chargers completed their line-up with the inclusion of Ron Kinscherf (rhythm guitar), Don Sandstrom (vocals), and Steve Nelson (keyboards).
The Chargers, however useful the rivalry was, had a much more expansive touring territory than their competitors, performing in Yakima, Bridgeport, Spokane for any teen gathering the group could manage.
[5] Speaking about the songs, music historian Chris Bishop attributed the distinctive catchiness to "heavy tom-tom opening, fine organ playing and interesting rhythm changes".
However, before the recording could be settled on a follow-up single, the Chargers were forced to disband as a consequence of their management insufficiently supervising funds, causing them to go broke in 1969.
[2] Relatively unnoticed outside of Washington, the Chargers have made a resurgence as a result of collectors' interest in the "Taxi" single, which fetches high-price purchases on the market.