Harbinger Complex

In the years since their breakup, their work has come to the attention of garage rock fans and collectors and has appeared on several retrospective compilations including the Nuggets 4-CD box set.

During Hoyle's stint in Vietnam, the band had brought in Jim Hockstaff, known for his "Dionysian exploits," to become the group's lead singer and front man.

[1][3] The band, who had developed a large following in Fremont, went to Golden State Records' studio to cut their first single released on the Amber label, “Sometimes I Wonder” b/w “Tomorrow's Soul Sound” in April 1966.

In August 1966, the Harbinger Complex came out with their second single, “I Think I’m Down” b/w “My Dear and Kind Sir," which was released on the Brent label, and was recorded at United Studios in Los Angeles.

[1] Harbinger Complex's work has come to the attention of garage rock enthusiasts and collectors over the years and has been re-issued on several retrospective compilations, such as Mindrocker, Volume 10 and Nuggets, Vol.