Pieces of Eight
I named the group in early 1967, designed the logo for the business card, wrote the slogan for the business card,
wrote both songs for the second 45, and was the principal music arranger for the group.--Carlie Barbour
Formerly known as the Swinigin' Medallions, they renamed the group Pieces of Eight. Soon after the name change, A&M Records signed the original musicians around May 1967.
Recordings after Pieces of Eight left A&M were made by musicians other than the founding members.
Recording Years / Label
1967-1968 -
A&M Records
| Name | Member Years | Instruments |
|---|---|---|
| Wally Wood | 1967 - 1968 | organ |
| Brent Fortson | 1967 - 1968 | sax, flute |
| Steve Caldwell | 1967 - 1968 | sax, vocal |
| Ken Heiser | 1967 - 1968 | trumpet, lead vocals |
| Mark Wrenn | 1967 - 1968 | sax |
| Jimmy Bumgardner | 1967 - 1968 | bass |
| Irven Hicks | 1967 - 1968 | drums |
| Carlie Barbour | 1967 - 1968 | guitar |
| Name | Birth | Death |
|---|---|---|
| Wally Wood | ||
| Brent Fortson | ||
| Steve Caldwell | 2002-01-28 | |
| Ken Heiser | ||
| Mark Wrenn | ||
| Jimmy Bumgardner | ||
| Irven Hicks | ||
| Carlie Barbour |
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