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Evil (band)

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Evil
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1965
FounderStan Kinchen
Defunct1967
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
,
United States
ProductsGarage rock music, singles, albums

Evil was a garage rock group originating from Miami, Florida, active between late 1965 and early 1967.[1] Their sound was characterized by an intense, aggressive style of 60s punk that fused elements of blues, rockabilly, and influences from British invasion acts, particularly London-based groups such as The Yardbirds, The Who, and The Small Faces.[2][3] In 1966, they released several tracks including “Always Runnin' Around” and “Whatcha Gonna Do” as a single under Living Legend Records.[1][2] Later that year, they secured a contract with Capitol Records but disbanded soon after.[3]

In recent decades, unreleased recordings from 1966 like "From a Curbstone," "Short Life," and notably "I'm Movin' On" have been made available through independent labels. The track "I'm Movin' On" has earned acclaim as a garage rock staple, ranking #23 in the top 1000 garage rock songs.[1][2][4][5]

The band was formed in 1965 by lead guitarist Stan Kinchen, who recruited John Doyle as the lead vocalist following a local dance event.[6] Doyle chose the name "Evil," drawing inspiration from blues motifs and aiming for a dark, edgy image.[6][2] The initial lineup also featured Larry O'Connell on bass and Doug Romanella on drums.[6] After winning the WFUN Dade County Youth Fair Battle of the Bands in March 1966, they recorded demos at Miami’s Dukoff studio, including "I'm Movin' On," "From a Curbstone," "Short Life," and "Always Runnin' Around."[6]

Later in 1966, Al Banyai, Larry O'Connell, and Doug Romanella departed; their replacements were John Dalton on rhythm guitar, Mike Hughes on bass, and Jeff Allen on drums.[6] Allen contributed valuable firsthand knowledge of British bands gained during his visits to England.[3] The band returned to the studio at Criteria Studios in Miami to record a cover of The Small Faces' "Whatcha Gonna Do."[2][7][8] The single featuring “Always Runnin' Around” and “Whatcha Gonna Do” was initially issued by Living Legend Records in late 1966,[2][7][8] then re-released by Capitol Records with the band's name incorrectly listed as "The Evil."[2][7][8] The band dissolved in early 1967.[6]

Jeff Allen passed away in 2010,[9][10] while former frontman John Doyle died on February 14, 2014.[11]

Personnel

Original Lineup (1965–1966)
  • John Doyle – Lead Vocals
  • Stan Kinchen – Lead Guitar
  • Al Banyai – Rhythm Guitar
  • Larry O'Connell – Bass Guitar
  • Doug Romanella – Drums
Subsequent Lineup (1966–1967)
  • John Doyle – Vocals
  • Stan Kinchen – Lead Guitar
  • John Dalton – Rhythm Guitar
  • Mike Hughes – Bass Guitar
  • Jeff Allen – Drums

Singles

  • "Always Runnin' Around" / "Whatcha Gonna Do" (Living Legend LL-108, 1967; Capitol 2038, 1967)
  • "I’m Movin' On" (Evil) / "You Can’t Make Me" (The Montells) (Norton 826–8, recorded in 1966, issued in 1997)
  • "From a Curbstone" / "Short Life" (Florida Archive Recordings F.A.R. 6601, recorded in 1966, released in 2012)

Albums

  • The Montells/Evil (Corduroy, Cord 027, LP released in 1997) – featuring tracks such as "Don't Put Me Down" and "I Know I'll Die"

External links

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Markesich (Evil)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named garagepunk
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 60spunk
  4. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ghost
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Florida/Ryan
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Doyle interview
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named whatcha
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named thegarage
  9. ↑ "Jeff Allen of the Montells & Evil." The Limestone Lounge
  10. ↑ G45 Central
  11. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Lemlich web

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