The Giant Red Jellybean were from Valparaiso, Indiana.

Standing from left to right  are members Mike Veal, John Radig  and Bruce Resteau. Sitting from left to right are Randy Rueter and Dave Clifford.

The group cut one 45 rpm record -Giany Red Jellybean “Going Out of My Mind”/”I Need Her” (Cliff TR8 368). The band sold a few hundred records and 45 was played on a Gary Indiana radio station for a brief time. The record was cut at Universal Studios in Chicago , 1967 . The Grass Roots and American Breed were also doing some recording at Universal about the same time.

I have also been told that members were previously in Hudson Bay Company, apparently releasing another version of “Going Out of My Mind” backed by “Early Morning” on the HBC label.  I haven’t seen or heard this record so if anyone out there has a copy, please send me some audio.

Mike Veal, Dave Clifford, John Radig

Mike Veal

Mike Veal

Veal Resteau, Dave Clifford, John Radig

Randy Rueter, Mike Veal, Bruce Resteau

Fans of Indiana garage bands will know about the Phantom Five, a really cool surf-garage band from the South Bend are. They are well known in collectors circles for having one of the coolest record labels ever! Thanks to one of the band members, I now have a few photos to share with you.

Check out this YOUTUBE video for “Graveyard” that a fan made:

Wrinkled Rhapsody

Dale Brown of Wrinkled Rhapsody sent in this great promotional photo of the band. Wrinkled Rhapsody issued one great rock 45 rpm record:

Wrinkled Rhapsody  – “It’s Only Time/Listen” (Mecca 103)

In Photo are Mark Kelly (drums), Doug Melton (lead guitar, vocals), seated, Dale Brown (Lead singer, guitar, percussion), and Earl Shell (bass,vocals).

One unusual 45 rpm record from Indianapolis that seemingly defies description is Squidd – “Mystic Illusion/High on the Hill” (Lamp 84). An acid rock double-sider of epic proportions, it is the only rock release on Herb Miller’s Lamp records imprint from Indianapolis.  Very little is known about the group or this particular recording. The record is credited to “Agriastathes”.  I’m hoping someone can step forward and provide a scan of the label for this record, or any other information leading to contact with the band so we can clear up this mystery!

I recently recovered boxes of memorabilia and rare recordings from my storage unit and I will be sharing these in the coming months. Today, I am sharing a rare promo package that came with early copies of Caroline Peyton’s great Indiana album Intuition. Enjoy!