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Classics IV
American band
The Classics IV is an American band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, in 1965.[2] The band, founded by Dennis Yost, is known mainly for the hits "Spooky", "Stormy", and "Traces" (released 1967–69), which have become cover standards.[3]
Career
1965–1966: Early days
The group began as The Classics, a Jacksonvillecover band consisting of guitarist J.
R. Cobb, bassist Walter Eaton, keyboardist Joe Wilson, sax player Greg Carroll, and drummer Dennis Yost, who had previously been a member of The Echoes. The name "The Classics" came from the Classic drum set Yost owned.
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He was known in the Georgia/Florida area as the "stand-up drummer" because he played standing. The Classics played Ventures covers and instrumental versions of "Misty" and "Summertime". People started requesting vocals, so Dennis said "I can sing," and it was the beginning of the group's new direction.[4]
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