In the 1960s, The Underbeats became one of the most popular
bands in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Founder Jim Johnson left the
band in 1966 after he was drafted to serve in Vietnam. When he returned in 1968 the band left
Minnesota and relocated to Los Angeles.
In 1969 The Underbeats changed their name to Gypsy, landed
the house gig at the Whisky-A-Go Go on The Sunset Strip and played with
everyone who came through the club in 1969 and 1970.
Jim Johnson had the Underbeats wear berets for nearly a year because Johnson saw Chuck Berry wear one in a photograph.
They sound good and look the part for the times.
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