Recording Artists 1959-1965 and 2019-2020 Released in 1996 a Compilation Retro Album Titled: “Tom King and THE STARFIRES, Roots of THE OUTSIDERS” When you think of THE STARFIRES, you probably think of THE OUTSIDERS. In the fall of 1965, THE STARFIRES recorded “Time Won’t Let Me”, a #5 Billboard hit song. Capitol Records insisted they change the name to THE OUTSIDERS before they would release the song in February 1966.

Today, THE ORIGINAL STARFIRES is much more than a one name band. The band consists of former members of other well-known sixties bands creating a versatile entertainment experience.

TODAY THE BAND CONSISTS OF FORMER MEMBERS OF: THE STARFIRES “Time Won’t Let Me“ (released by The Outsiders) THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS “California Dreamin” THE BUCKINGHAMS “Kind of a Drag” SPANKY AND OUR GANG “Lazy Day” AL WILSON “Show and Tell” THE MONROES “What Do All the People Know” PETER BAUMANN (video) “Strangers in the Night” on MTV

Their “Back to the Sixties” show features songs from THE STARFIRES, THE OUTSIDERS, songs from THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS, THE BUCKINGHAMS, AL WILSON, GARY PUCKETT, CLIMAX and much more. In the show finale, the band always receives a standing ovation. You do not want to miss this one of a kind sixties rock and roll show with so many known sixties artists.

The band recently signed with PACIFIC RECORDS and is releasing a six-song album which includes three new original songs.

BAND MEMBERS BIOS

LAURIE BEEBE LEWIS Laurie Beebe Lewis (vocals) was the lead singer of THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS from 1986- 1993 with original members John Phillips and Denny Doherty, and along with Spanky McFarlane of SPANKY AND OUR GANG. Laurie also performed for three years as a member of THE BUCKINGHAMS and THE MONROES. She was a featured vocalist on a 1995 GARY PUCKETT album “Time Pieces”. You can read about Laurie on the web at Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Beebe_Lewis HOWARD BLANK Howard Blank (drums) was a founding member of THE STARFIRES. THE STARFIRES later became known as THE OUTSIDERS, after Howard left the group. Howard can be heard on the 1996 retro album of their recordings prior to 1965, “Tom King and The Starfires, Roots of The Outsiders” on the Collectables Label. Howard’s image is on the album cover. ELI HOLLAND Eli Holland (lead vocals and front man) from Brooklyn, New York succeeded Sonny Geraci, the final lead singer of THE STARFIRES in 1965. Eli delivers a soulful and energetic stage show that keeps the audience moving in their seats and singing along with every tune he performs. Eli composed over two dozen songs of which several were recently recorded and performed by THE ORIGINAL STARFIRES. He also collaborated on an album with PETER BAUMANN of techno pioneers “Tangerine Dream”. The video single “Strangers in the Night” aired frequently on MTV. YASHA SUSOEFF Yasha Susoeff (keyboard and music director of THE ORIGINAL STARFIRES) toured with Al Wilson as a band member in 1971-72 with notable hit songs “The Snake” and “Show and Tell”. He also backed up other artists like Nancy Sinatra, Sonny Turner (Platters), Little Anthony (Imperials), Dave Sommerville (The Diamonds) and many more. LORI AGUILAR WILSON Lori Wilson (backup vocals) with The MONROES. She also performed at many USO shows in California, San Diego Zoo, and the Wild Animal park. MATT SIMPSON Matt Simpson (bass guitar) performed with many popular bands throughout California. MEL VERNON Mel Vernon (guitar) worked with several touring groups and toured throughout the world. JIM BRUNO Jim Bruno (sax) is a jazz sax performer who crossed over to rock and roll after joining The Original Starfires.