Hamilton, Joe Frank & ReynoldsHamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds was an AM soft rock trio from Los Angeles. Members were guitarist Dan Hamilton, bassist Joe Frank Carollo, and drummer Tommy Reynolds. BiographyDan Hamilton, Joe Frank Carollo, and Tommy Reynolds began their careers as session musicians. They met when they took part in a studio instrumental group called the T-Bones. They recorded with the T-Bones from 1964 to 1966. Inspired by the AM rock music of Three Dog Night, the three men quit their jobs as studio musicians at the turn of the decade to form their own band. The band signed with Dunhill Records in 1970. In 1971, their first two singles "Annabella" and "Daisy Mae" were minor hits, but their third single "Don't Pull Your Love (Out)" was an instant smash climbing up to US #4 and going gold. A series of follow-up singles proved to be unsuccessful. In 1973, Reynolds left the band to join another band called Shango. Although the remaining two members found a replacement in Alan Dennison, they did not even change their group name! It is believed that the members thought it would be foolish to jeopardize the small recognition that the struggling band had had. The trio continued to record and perform with very little success. Soon, they left Dunhill and signed with Playboy Records in the mid-seventies. In 1975, they had their first US Top 40 hit in four years - a soft-rock ballad called "Fallin' in Love"; this song proved to be even bigger than their last Top 40 hit, reaching US #1, and became their first (and only) song to chart in the UK; it also gave them their second gold record. The next year, the band decided to take a chance and changed their group name to Hamilton, Joe Frank & Dennison. A few minor singles followed (including "Winners and Losers"), but in 1976, the trio disbanded and went their separate ways. Carollo and Dennison faded into the category of "Where are they now?", but Hamilton continued writing songs with his wife, Ann, throughout the eighties. He succumbed to a stroke on December 23, 1994 (age 48). DiscographyAlbums
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Singles. The following year Seth Justman joined as an organist and the group signed to Atlantic Records in 1970. Albums. In 1967 the band switched focus, starting to play electric guitar and bass and recruiting drummer Stephen Jo Bladd and singer Peter Wolf, both from Boston. He succumbed to a stroke on December 23, 1994 (age 48). Geils, bassist Danny Klein and harpist Richard "Magic Dick" Salwitz. Carollo and Dennison faded into the category of "Where are they now?", but Hamilton continued writing songs with his wife, Ann, throughout the eighties. The band started as an acoustic blues trio in the mid 1960s with guitarist J. A few minor singles followed (including "Winners and Losers"), but in 1976, the trio disbanded and went their separate ways. They are perhaps best known for the single "Centerfold", an international hit in 1982. The next year, the band decided to take a chance and changed their group name to Hamilton, Joe Frank & Dennison. Geils Band was a very popular rock and roll band, playing to large arena crowds in the United States in the 1970s before moving towards a more pop-influenced sound in the 1980s. In 1975, they had their first US Top 40 hit in four years - a soft-rock ballad called "Fallin' in Love"; this song proved to be even bigger than their last Top 40 hit, reaching US #1, and became their first (and only) song to chart in the UK; it also gave them their second gold record. The J. Soon, they left Dunhill and signed with Playboy Records in the mid-seventies. You're Gettin' Even While I'm Gettin' Odd (1984). The trio continued to record and perform with very little success. Showtime! (1982). Although the remaining two members found a replacement in Alan Dennison, they did not even change their group name! It is believed that the members thought it would be foolish to jeopardize the small recognition that the struggling band had had. Freeze Frame (1981). In 1973, Reynolds left the band to join another band called Shango. Love Stinks (1980). A series of follow-up singles proved to be unsuccessful. Geils Band (1979). In 1971, their first two singles "Annabella" and "Daisy Mae" were minor hits, but their third single "Don't Pull Your Love (Out)" was an instant smash climbing up to US #4 and going gold. Best of the J. The band signed with Dunhill Records in 1970. Sanctuary (1978). Inspired by the AM rock music of Three Dog Night, the three men quit their jobs as studio musicians at the turn of the decade to form their own band. Monkey Island (1977). They recorded with the T-Bones from 1964 to 1966. Blow Your Face Out (1976). They met when they took part in a studio instrumental group called the T-Bones. Hotline (1975). Dan Hamilton, Joe Frank Carollo, and Tommy Reynolds began their careers as session musicians. Nightmares...and Other Tales From the Vinyl Jungle (1974). Members were guitarist Dan Hamilton, bassist Joe Frank Carollo, and drummer Tommy Reynolds. Ladies Invited (1973). Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds was an AM soft rock trio from Los Angeles. Bloodshot (1973). 1976: "Winners and Losers". "Live" Full House (1972). 1976: "Everyday Without You". The Morning After (1971). 1976: "Don't Fight the Hands (that Need You)" (US #72). Geils Band (1970). 1975: "Fallin' in Love" (US #1, UK #33). The J. 1971: "Don't Pull Your Love" (US #4). 1971: "Daisy Mae" (US #41). 1971: "Annabella" (US #46). 1976: Love & Conversation. 1975: Fallin' in Love (US #82). 1972: Hallway Symphony (US #191). 1971: Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds (US #59). |