The core band members were drummer Hiroshi Oguchi (formerly of The Tempters),[1] singer-guitarist Alan Merrill,[2] singer-guitarist Hiroshi "Monsieur" Kamayatsu (formerly of The Spiders) [3] and bassist Take Yokouchi (formerly of the Four Leaves touring band, High Society).

[4] In later reunion recordings in the 1990s, Yokouchi was replaced by Masayoshi "Mabo" Kabe (formerly of The Golden Cups) on bass guitar.

[11] Vodka Collins were the opening act on the Jackson 5's first show in Japan on April 27, 1973, at the Imperial Theater in Tokyo.

[13] A memorial concert was given for him by all surviving band members on January 25, 2010, at the Duo Exchange in Tokyo, with Yoshihiro Tomioka taking Oguchi's place on drums.

[14] Lead singer Alan Merrill hosted a memorial concert for Kamayatsu with star guests in Tokyo in April 2017 at the Duo Music Exchange.