Mike Smith of the DC5 r.i.p.


one of the most underated rock singers of any era. for a year, he was part of the second biggest band in the world. "catch us if you can"
jaybo
Jaybo- I always enjoy your threads and taste. As a 6 year old (I'm 48 now) DC5 "Greatest Hits" was purchased at Korvettes (anyone remember?) along with Herman's Hermits "Hold On" and Stones "High Tide and Green Grass". I am so glad DC5 is now getting into the Hall.
My very first LP, DC5 "GLAD ALL OVER ".
Sang and danced to that LP many, many times. Still Do.
Gonna go spin it right now for Mike.
You know it's nice and refreshing when some people take the time to post a thought or two about a past icon that in one form or another, was a small part of our life in our younger days. For me its nice because I'm a nostalgia freak to begin with. I can remember where I was, & what I was doing, when both of the above songs mentioned here, were popular. I'm glad there going to the Hall as well. Ok, that said.. Keep the memories and the music going! I can't imagin a world without it.
My two cents..

Mike
"Bits and Pieces," one of the 'heaviest' songs of all time, what a revelation to a young innocent!
I remember Korvettes, I believe it was E.J. Korvettes, an even cheaper ambience than Kmart, sort of like the local SS Kresges!
rockin' for sure.....better late than never for the rock and roll hall of fame....a friend of mine who is a serious record collector once told me(in the 80's) that finding a dc5 lp circa 64 through 66 without a girl's name written on the cover, was like finding a four leaf clover. one of the first fan magazines i ever saw was 'the beatles vs the dave clark 5'......talk about a special time and place....keep rockin' guys