The Vagrants

[2] Formed in 1964,[1] by the following year, the group had developed a professional press kit, had gained the interest of the semi-professional Southern Sound record label and soon released a single: "Oh Those Eyes" b/w "You're Too Young".

The Vagrants often appeared on stage with such other iconic bands of the period as The Doors, The Who, Vanilla Fudge, The Rascals, The Illusion[3] and The Hassles (with Billy Joel on keyboards).

Best known for their powerful covers of "Gimme Some Lovin'" (The Spencer Davis Group), "Hold On I'm Comin'" (Sam and Dave), and other Motown hits; there are no known recordings of these songs in the limited Vagrants' catalogue.

Vanguard released their first minor hit "I Can't Make a Friend",[1] which is frequently found on garage band compilations and is one of their most recognizable early efforts.

In 1969, guitarist Leslie West left to form the post-Cream power-band Mountain, that became famous with Felix Pappalardi, on bass and vocals.