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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZCLASSICS IVRock band formed '65 in Jacksonville FL, credited by some with sparking "Southern boogie' in the next decade. Original lineup: James R. Cobb and Wally Eaton, guitars; Joe Wilson, bass; Kim Veneble, drums. Cobb, from Birmingham, had been a studio musician; Veneble also from Alabama; Eaton was a Jacksonville native. First hit "Spooky' '67 arr. by Cobb; started on Louisville KY radio to reach no. 3 USA/46 UK. Cinema usher Dennis Yost (from Jacksonville) added on vocals; "Soul Train' co-written by Cobb and Buddy Buie was too obvious a follow-up, a minor hit; "Stormy' '68 reached no 5 and "Traces' '69 was third and last million-seller. "Everyday With You Girl' made top 20 '69; subsequent outings billed as Dennis Yost & The Classics IV; switched from Imperial to MGM for "What Am I Crying For?' '72, their last top 40 entry; personnel changes were almost complete. By the time of a compilation album on UA '75, Cobb and Buie involved by then with the Atlanta Rhythm Section, who revived "Spooky' '79. |