The Real Fast Times: Clairemont High Reunion Concert
Music includes bands whose members have either attended Clairemont Hight School or have close ties to CHS.
Pendulum
In the late 70s Don Bogtong, George Gagarin, Mike Collamer and the late Jay York and Ken White formed the original members of Pendulum. Rounding out the Pendulum lineup today are Clairemont alumni Roger Baquial, Rick Miller, LA Studio drummer and recording engineer Mike Sandberg, and Phil Jones on vocals.
The Nowhere Men
The Nowhere Men are a group of baby-boomers who grew up in Clairemont in the 60s and 70s. Hardcore Beatle fans they eagerly awaited each new Beatle album prior to its release and developed their chops learning those songs. The band’s repertoire includes tunes from The Beatles, Stones, Bee Gees, Smokey Robinson, Everly Bros, Creedence Clearwater and many other bands of the era.
The Monroes
Bob Davis Monroe and Eric Denton formed the Monroes in the late 70s. The group signed with Alfa/CBS and a had a huge hit with their song “What Do All the People Know" released in 1982. This reunion performance features original members Bob Monroe, Eric Denton, and Tony Ortiz, with new members Ronny Jones (brother of original member Rusty Jones), Barry Scott, and guest Laurie Beebe Lewis
Cocoa Blue
In the '70s a group of young musicians formed and played at parties and rock dances all over San Diego. Members of the band went on to play with Chicago, 707, Robbin Crosby, Ted Nugent, Ace Frehley, Cheap Trick, etc.
Peter Rabbitt
Peter Rabbitt formed in 1973. Featuring future Monroes Jonnie Gilstrap and Eric Denton, the band started playing locally in the San Diego Area and after a few personnel changes they went on the road to tour nationally and released albums.
Band Jam Session to follow with other talented CHS musicians.
