The Soul Trippers
Dublin Core
Title
The Soul Trippers
Alternative Title
The Soul Trippers
Subject
Tampa (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Rock music--United States
Musicians--Southern States
Description
The Soul Trippers, originally called The Outsiders, sometime between 1966 and 1967. Photographed, from left to right, is bassist Ronnie Elliot, drummer Spencer Hinkle, lead guitarist Buddy Richardson, vocalist John DeLise, and rhythm guitarist Ronnie Vaskovsky.
The Outsiders formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1964, consisting of Hardy Dial on vocals, Buddy Richardson and Ronnie Vaskovsky on guitar, Ronnie Elliot on bass guitar, and Spencer Hinkle on drums. They recorded their debut single, "She's Coming On Stronger," for the Tampa record label, Knight, in late 1965. Dial was replaced on vocals by John DeLise and the band recorded its second single, a cover of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues," in the spring of 1966. The record was a regional success and the band was picked up by the Laurie Records subsidiary Providence, which convinced them to change their name to The Soul Trippers, in order to avoid conflict with several bands that had the same name. In July 1966, they recorded a garage rock version of James Moore's "I'm a King Bee," which sold 20,000 copies. When radio station managers discovered the band was white, they pulled the record from their playlists, and the group departed ways shortly thereafter. Buddy Richardson later formed White Witch and John DeLise went on to play in The Rovin' Flames.
The Outsiders formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1964, consisting of Hardy Dial on vocals, Buddy Richardson and Ronnie Vaskovsky on guitar, Ronnie Elliot on bass guitar, and Spencer Hinkle on drums. They recorded their debut single, "She's Coming On Stronger," for the Tampa record label, Knight, in late 1965. Dial was replaced on vocals by John DeLise and the band recorded its second single, a cover of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues," in the spring of 1966. The record was a regional success and the band was picked up by the Laurie Records subsidiary Providence, which convinced them to change their name to The Soul Trippers, in order to avoid conflict with several bands that had the same name. In July 1966, they recorded a garage rock version of James Moore's "I'm a King Bee," which sold 20,000 copies. When radio station managers discovered the band was white, they pulled the record from their playlists, and the group departed ways shortly thereafter. Buddy Richardson later formed White Witch and John DeLise went on to play in The Rovin' Flames.
Source
Original black and white photograph: Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.
Publisher
Date Created
ca. 1966-1967
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original black and white photograph. http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/the_soul_trippers%20%281%29.jpg.
Is Part Of
Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.
Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
24.3 KB
Medium
1 black and white photograph
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Tampa, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Humanities Teacher
Music Teacher
Provenance
Published digitally by the Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by the Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Curator
Cravero, Geoffrey
Source Repository
External Reference
Joynson, Vernon. Fuzz, Acid and Flowers: A Comprehensive Guide to American Garage, Psychedelic and Hippie Rock (1964-1975) : (Includes Rarity/Sought-After Scale and Compilation Listings). Glasgow: Borderline, 1997.
Jones, Martin. Lovers Buggers & Thieves: Garage Rock - Monster Rock - Progressive Rock - Psychedelic Rock - Folk Rock. Vol. 1. Manchester: Headpress, 2005.
"The Soul Trippers." http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/the-soul-trippers.php.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
1 black and white photograph
Collection
Citation
“The Soul Trippers,” RICHES, accessed December 22, 2024, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/5492.