The Woolies | |
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Origin | Lansing, Michigan, United States |
Genres | Rock |
Years active | 1964 | –1975
Past members | Bob Baldori Stormy Rice Jeff Baldori Ron English Bee Metros Zocko Groendahl Maury Dean |
The Woolies were an American rock band from Lansing, Michigan. It was formed in 1964 by Bob Baldori, Stormy Rice, Jeff Baldori, Ron English, and Bee Metros. [1] Their cover of "Who Do You Love?" became a regional hit when it was released as a single in 1966 and peaked at #95 on the Billboard Hot 100. [1] Dunhill Records dropped the band after they failed to achieve much further success. In 1968, Stormy Rice left the band to begin a solo career and was replaced by Zocko Groendahl. [1] The Woolies final release, a compilation of songs dating from 1965 to 1975 was titled Ride, Ride, Ride. [2]
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