The Chylds
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1964 in northern Ohio, United States |
| Defunct | 1968 |
| Headquarters | Northern Ohio , United States |
| Products | Rock music recordings and performances |
The Chylds were a rock ensemble from northern Ohio active between 1964 and 1968.
History
Initially known as The Echoes, the group adopted the name The Chylds after securing a contract with Warner. Their manager, Nick Boldi, first suggested the name "The Wild Childs," but the band opted for a British-inspired title to align with the trend set by popular acts such as the Beatles. The lineup featured John Berecek on lead guitar and vocals, Al Twiss handling bass and vocals, Tim Hogan playing rhythm guitar, keyboards, and providing vocals, and Joe Vitale on drums and vocals. Vitale launched his professional music career with The Chylds in 1965 at the age of 17 and contributed vocals to their successful single "I Want More (Lovin')."
Their recordings took place at Akron Recording Studios in Akron, Ohio, Cleveland Recording, and Gateway Studios in Pittsburgh. The Chylds served as opening acts for artists like The Beach Boys and Mitch Ryder, and they appeared on the television program Upbeat. Their track "Psychedelic Soul" achieved national recognition by charting on Billboard. The band dissolved in 1968 as members married and pursued different professional paths; Joe Vitale was the only member to maintain a career in music.
In 1984, their song "Hay Girl" was included on the compilation album Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 9 released by AIP Records (#AIP-10015).
Discography
As The Echoes:
- "Around and Around" / "You Make Me Feel Good" (Dupree 101)
As The Chylds:
- "Hay Girl" / "I Want More (Lovin')" (Giant 101)
- "Hay Girl" / "I Want More (Lovin')" (Warner Brothers 7058)
- "Deep Inside" / "Psychedelic Soul" (Warner Brothers 7095)
- "Grey Days" / "No More Tears" (Ivanhoe 1801)