[1][2][4][5] They became a popular local act and in 1965 went to Tampa's H&H Avenue Studios to cut their debut single, "She's Coming On Stronger" b/w "Just Let Me Be," released on Knight Records.
[1][2][3][4][5] In 1966 the band replaced Hardy Dyal with John Delise as their new lead vocalist and proceeded to record their rendition of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues.
[1] They signed with Providence Records, a subsidiary of Laurie Records, who persuaded them to change their name to avoid legal conflicts of interest which could arise out of the use of the same name by other better-known bands, such as The Outsiders from Cleveland, who scored a smash hit that year with "Time Won't Let Me" and the Dutch band of the same name featuring singer Wally Tax, as well as a host of other acts using the name.
[1][5] Buddy Richardson and Ronny Elliott went on play in Noah's Ark, which released two singles for Decca Records.
[2] In the intervening years since their breakup, the Outsiders' work has come to the attention of garage rock collectors and enthusiasts.