The band was formed in 1964 as The Trenchcoats after Ralph Scala and Ron Gilbert met on the golf team at Dewitt Clinton High School.

They also made visits to The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, performing "Pipe Dream," and a Kraft Music Hall hosted by Jack Benny.

[10] Starting in June 1967, the Blues Magoos embarked on a tour through the US and Canada with Herman's Hermits and The Who[3] until September of that year.

[4] In early 1969, Castro formed a new band with Eric Kaz, Richie Dickon, John Leillo, and Roger Eaton.

[4] Also in early 1969, Scala, Gilbert, and Daking moved to Los Angeles, enlisted Ted Munda, and released the "Let Your Love Ride" b/w "Who Do You Love" single on Ganim Records[11] before replacing Munda with Joey Stec, formerly of The Millennium, and then going their separate ways after a dispute with ABC Records over the rights to the Blues Magoos name.

[2] After a stint with the rock musical Hair and recording with Mercury label mate Exuma (Tony McKay), Peppy Castro formed Barnaby Bye with fellow cast members Bobby and Billy Alessi.

[19] On February 16, 2024, Ron Gilbert died in Los Angeles, California, as confirmed by the Blues Magoos official Facebook page.

Each CD has bonus tracks which include mono versions of single releases, fan club exclusives, and obscure early recordings.

Additionally, Collectables Records still has the doubled-up Psychedelic Lollipop/Electric Comic Book CD for sale and Mercury's Kaleidoscopic Compendium anthology is still available as well.