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The Limits
1964-1970, 1979-1988
Allentown, PA
The Limits were an Allentown band that formed in 1964. They were a Beatles-inspired band mixed in with sounds from band such as the Ramones and the Kinks. Although they were technically classified as a Garage Band, the Limits also had a Party Rock feel, which made them a hit at local high school dances as well as teen clubs in the area. |
Founding Members:Beau Jones- Bass, Vocals Rick Levy- Guitar, Vocals Rook Jones- Lead Vocals, Guitar Jack Schaeffer- Drums Chris Jones - Guitar |
Subsequent Members:Irwin Goldberg- Organ, Vocals Ned Earley- Drums Hub Wilson- Drums Pete Smoyer- Guitar Pat McGinley - Guitar, Vocals Bruce Ehmer - Bass |
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Venues Played:Allentown Fairgrounds King Arthur's Court The Mad Hatter The Mod Hill The Purple Owl |
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Additional Info:The band played until 1970, then reunited in 1979 with new drummer Hub Wilson and guitarist Pete Smoyer. During their rebirth, the Limits started Luxury Records, and recorded several albums and singles. Their promo videos were featured on MTV and USA Nightflite. The Limits licensed their recordings to French and British labels, in addition to releasing a compilation CD in 2000, named Songs About Girls. |
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