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Spasstiks

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Origin: Toronto, Ontario
Biography:

The Spasstiks got their start in Toronto around 1964; Performing on multi-act bills at various high schools in the Toronto area. The original line-up consisted of Jim Campbell (Vocals), Mike McQueen (Lead Guitar), Pete Shield (Bass), Rob Mullen (Rhythm Guitar), and Vince Doyle (Drums).

Throughout 1966, they played around Toronto mainly the Yorkville neighborhood; making a name for themselves. Their "big-time" (so to speak) came for them when they opened the Toronto Sound revue at Maple Leaf Gardens. This was a big event for the time in Toronto, featuring 14 "big" local acts playing over the course of 14 hours and was put on by CHUM Radio. The acts included Luke & the Apostles, The Paupers, The Ugly Ducklings, Jon and Lee and the Checkmates, The Last Words, The 5 Rogues (before changing their name to Mandala), The Big Town Boys, Little Ceaser and the Consuls and the list goes on!

Riding high on their reputation from the festival, the band continued to play around Toronto and in early 1967 would go in to the studio and record their lone 45 for APEX. They released "Love's Got a Hold on Me/If That's What She Wants in May 1967. The A-Side is a great Psych/Pop blast that surprisingly failed to chart.

The 45 and their incessant playing in Toronto ultimately worked out and they caught the attention of Nimbus 9 co-founder Jack Richardson. Negotiations ultimately led to a name change for the group and they became "The Cat" and then finally "Cat.": http://citizenfreak.com/titles/270443-cat-st

Pete Shield (Bass), Rob Mullen (Rhythm Guitar), and Vince Doyle (Drums) left throughout this period and they were replaced by Phil Mulholland (Drums), Graham Fidler (Bass & Backing Vocals) and Gary O' Conner (guitar, Piano & Organ). This line-up would solidify immediately and over the course of 1968-1971 they would release 3 non-LP singles and an LP. The album contained their lone hit "We're All In This Together", a song that has been covered by many and still receives airplay today on Classic Rock Radio.
-Aaron Lusch
aaronlusch@hotmail.com

Jim Campbell: vocals
Mike McQueen: lead guitar
Pete Shield: bass
Rob Mullen: rhythm guitar
Vince Doyle: drums

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