"Rare" The Grifs Catch a Ride/In My Life

Sold Date: September 1, 2020
Start Date: August 25, 2020
Final Price: $56.00 (USD)
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The Grifs were an American band from , , who were active in the 1960s. Their song, "Catch a Ride" became the number one hit in Charlotte and did well in markets around the Carolinas, and reached number one in Birmingham, Alabama. The group was able to secure airplay in northern markets, such as in Lansing, Michigan, where it reached number one, as well as in the Detroit area and parts of Canada. They were invited to open for in Detroit, where they began to play frequent engagements in the Michigan region, and recorded their second single, "Keep Dreaming", in Detroit. Just when the Grifs prospects looked hopeful, drummer Roy Skinner departed and guitarist Mike Wingate received a notice to go to . By early 1968, the group folded. Their work is now highly regarded by garage rock enthusiasts and several of their songs have appeared on compilations.

* ‎– In My Life / Catch A Ride Label: ‎– 007 Format: , 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country: Released: Genre: Style: Tracklist A In My Life Written By – Stacks 2:47 B Catch A Ride Written By – Crawford, Stacks 2:20