Chessmen - You can’t catch me - 1966 ( Wild 60’s Garage Punk!! ) by Slania ;)

* Chessmen - You can’t catch me - 1966 * Video by Slania Enjoyyy!! ; ))) The Chessmen were from Fort Wayne Indiana and were originally formed in 1964 under the name “The Telecasters“. The original members were the founder and leader of the group, Jon Finchum, drums , Chuck Weick, bass guitar, Phil Motley, rhythm guitar, and Steve Griebel, lead guitar. The name change to the Chessmen took place in 1965 with the addition of a fifth band member, Kevin Evans playing the organ. The group, collectively, wrote “You Can’t Catch Me“ in early 1966 and recorded it on the Phalanx label that same summer. Phil left for college in the fall of ’66 for 2 years and was replaced by Al Crowe. Phil returned in 1968 and rejoined the group. Near that same time, Chuck left the group and was replaced by Mike Geise on bass guitar. One of the most memorable moments for the Chessmen, aside from hearing their song being played on the local area radio stations, was a guest appearance