The Troyes (band)

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The Troyes
Origin Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Genres Garage rock, rock and roll, proto-punk
Years active1966 (1966)-1967 (1967)
LabelsSpace, Phalanx

The Troyes were an American garage rock band formed in 1966, and based in Battle Creek, Michigan. They mostly played in the local teens clubs, such as Teens Inc. and Eddy's, [1] before being the first band to be signed on Ray Anthony's label, Space Records, with "Rainbow Chaser". [2] Despite their initial success, personal problems led the band to break up before their follow-up single "I'm Gone" could be released.

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References

  1. An Interview With Carl Chapman, member of The Pastels
  2. Billboard, 26 November 1966, Vol. 78, No. 48. ISSN   0006-2510.
  3. "The Troyes - "Rainbow Chaser"". YouTube. 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
  4. "The Troyes - "Help Me Find Myself"". YouTube. 2009-04-04. Retrieved 2012-01-04.