The Novas
| The Novas | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Genre (s) | Surf , garage rock |
| founding | 1964 |
| Founding members | |
| Bob Nolan | |
Vocals, guitar |
Jim Ronald (until 1965) |
| Jim Owens (until 1965) | |
guitar |
John Eckley (until 1965) |
| Jeff Raymond | |
| Current occupation | |
guitar |
Ross Ingram (since 1965) |
bass |
Ted Berquist (since 1965) |
The Novas were an American surf rock band from Minnesota formed in 1964 .
history
After a few successful appearances in local clubs and successes in a talent competition, the band won a recording session in the newly built Dove Recording studio in Minneapolis . As a result, the band got a record deal with Parrot Records and landed a hit with The Crusher that rose to number 88 in the charts. The song in honor of wrestler Reginald Lisowski was covered by Hasil Adkins and the Cramps , among others .
During a 1965 performance on the University of Minnesota campus , security noticed alcoholic beverages on the stage. The then underage members of the band were then taken to prison by the police. As a result, Owens had to leave the band on the instructions of his parents. There were no further appearances at first.
In 2007 there was a reunion in Medina (Minnesota) as part of a Hall of Fame show.
Discography
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Chart positions Explanation of the data |
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- 1964: The Crusher / Take 7
- 1965: Novas Coasters / On the Road Again
- 1999: The Crusher / Take 7 / On the Road Again / My Sin Is My Pride (7 "EP with two unreleased demo tracks)
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Wrestler "The Crusher" inspires hit song on MPR News , Jan. 29, 2015
- ↑ Versions , accessed May 5, 2020
- ↑ Billy Miller: Liner Notes on 7 "EP, Norton Records 1999
- ↑ Live appearance of the Novas on Youtube , September 3, 2008
- ↑ Chart sources: Billboard Chartsurfer