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| In the years 1981 and 1982 , the band's lineup consisted of ] on ] and ], ] on ] and vocals, ] on ] and vocals, ] on ] and vocals, ] on ], and ] on ].<ref name="bb82">, Brucebase.org.uk</ref> Other band members through the years have included ], ], and ], ], ] and ]. The band is still in existence and performs regularly in New Jersey. | In the years 1981 and 1982 , the band's lineup consisted of ] on ] and ], ] on ] and vocals, ] on ] and vocals, ] on ] and vocals, ] on ], and ] on ].<ref name="bb82">, Brucebase.org.uk</ref> Other band members through the years have included ], ], and ], ], ] and ]. The band is still in existence and performs regularly in New Jersey. | ||
| In 1971, prior to founding "Cats", Harry Filkin and Bobby Bandiera were the key players in the legendary Jersey shore band called Holme that was an institution at ] in Belmar NJ. Harry still plays as current member of Holme and with "Harry and Billy". Bobby Bandiera is now a 5 year member of the internationally famous Bon Jovi band as a vocalist and guitarist. He was also lead guitar with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and still makes occasional appearances with them. | In 1971, prior to founding "Cats", Harry Filkin and ] were the key players in the legendary Jersey shore band called Holme that was an institution at ] in ] NJ. Harry still plays as current member of Holme and with "Harry and Billy". Bobby Bandiera is now a 5 year member of the internationally famous ] band as a vocalist and guitarist. He was also lead guitar with ] and still makes occasional appearances with them. | ||
| Starting in the spring of 1982 ] often performed with the band, particularly on Sunday nights when he would appear unannounced at the ] and jump up on stage with them.<ref name="bb82"/><ref name="bb84">, www.brucebase.org.uk.</ref><ref>], ''Glory Days'', p. 214.</ref> . He often claimed to the press that they were his favorite band to jam with{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}} Recently Rachel Copeland has also began to sing with the band.<ref name="Rachel"/><ref name="Rachel">http://vimeo.com/12095048.</ref> | Starting in the spring of 1982 ] often performed with the band, particularly on Sunday nights when he would appear unannounced at the ] and jump up on stage with them.<ref name="bb82"/><ref name="bb84">, www.brucebase.org.uk.</ref><ref>], ''Glory Days'', p. 214.</ref> . He often claimed to the press that they were his favorite band to jam with{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}} Recently Rachel Copeland has also began to sing with the band.<ref name="Rachel"/><ref name="Rachel">http://vimeo.com/12095048.</ref> | ||
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Cats on a Smooth Surface is an American rock group, that starting in 1978 and throughout the 1980s was the house band at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey
In the years 1981 and 1982 , the band's lineup consisted of Bobby Bandiera on lead guitar and vocals, Harry Filkin on rhythm guitar and vocals, Peter Schulle on keyboards and vocals, John Micco on bass guitar and vocals, Pete Gagen on drums, and Ray Planet on saxophone. Other band members through the years have included Glen Burtnick, Vincent Danielle, and Mike Bovenzi, Steff "Stiff Reed" Munter, Rich Ruggiero and Joel Krausse. The band is still in existence and performs regularly in New Jersey. In 1971, prior to founding "Cats", Harry Filkin and Bobby Bandiera were the key players in the legendary Jersey shore band called Holme that was an institution at D'Jais in Belmar NJ. Harry still plays as current member of Holme and with "Harry and Billy". Bobby Bandiera is now a 5 year member of the internationally famous Bon Jovi band as a vocalist and guitarist. He was also lead guitar with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and still makes occasional appearances with them.
Starting in the spring of 1982 Bruce Springsteen often performed with the band, particularly on Sunday nights when he would appear unannounced at the Stone Pony and jump up on stage with them. . He often claimed to the press that they were his favorite band to jam with Recently Rachel Copeland has also began to sing with the band.
References
- ^ "Bruce Springsteen 1982-1983", Brucebase.org.uk
- "Bruce Springsteen 1984", www.brucebase.org.uk.
- Dave Marsh, Glory Days, p. 214.
- ^ http://vimeo.com/12095048.
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