[1] Other band members through the years have included Glen Burtnick, Vincent Danielle, and Mike Bovenzi, Steff "Stiff Reed" Munter, Rich Ruggiero and Joel Krausse.
In 1971, prior to founding "Cats", Harry Filkin and Bobby Bandiera were the key players in the Jersey shore band called Holme in Belmar NJ.
Bobby Bandiera is now a 5-year member of the internationally famous Bon Jovi band as a vocalist and guitarist.
He was also lead guitar with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and still makes occasional appearances with them.
Starting in the spring of 1982 Bruce Springsteen often performed with the band, particularly on Sunday nights when he would appear unannounced at the Stone Pony and jump up on stage with them.