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Spanky & My Gang was an American 1960s folk-rock band led by Elaine "Spanky" McFarlane. A band derives its title from either Hal Roach's popular Our Gang comedies of the 1930s (known to modern audiences as A Little Rascals), & McFarlane was nicknamed "Spanky" because of her resemblance to ''My Gang's'' main star George "Spanky" McFarland.

Membership:

Elaine "Spanky" McFarlane (b.June 19, 1942, Peoria, IL) - vocals

Nigel Pickering (b.June 15, 1929, Pontiac, MI) - rhythm guitar, vocals

Paul "Oz" Bach (b.June 2 dozen, 1939 d.September 21, 1998, Asheville, NC) - bass, vocals (1966-67)

Malcolm Hale (b.Will 17, 1941, Butte, MT d.October, 1968, Chicago, IL) - lead guitar, trombone, vocals

John "The Chief" Seiter (b.August 17, 1944, St. Louis, MO) - drums, vocals (1967-69)

Kenny Hodges (b.August Three, 1936, Jacksonville, FL) - bass, vocals (1968-69)

Lefty Baker (b.January 7, 1939, Roanoake, VA - d.August 11, 1971, CA) - lead guitar, banjo, vocals (1968-69)

Stuie's Humble Homepage
Home page for Stuart Scharf, composer of "Like to Get to Know You" and an arranger/producer with Bob Dorough for Spanky and Our Gang

Spanky and Our Gang
News, discography and photos.

Oz Bach: A Tribute and Memorial
Spanky and Our Gang bass player, co-founder, brief history, discography, links, and lyrics, Oz's other bands.

Tune Fansite, The; Spanky and Our Gang
Includes biography, photos, and related links.


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