Tony Tito and John
Kennedy
invited George Bryant and Rowland Brasch to form a band in the spring
of
1965. The band practiced through the summer and then collapsed
the
afternoon of their first gig in September. Greg DeMers, Brian
Williams
and the Hawaiian Guy (who played the guitar behind his back) were
quickly
recruited to replace Tony and John and to play the gig - a battle of
the
bands for the opening of the new Music City store in Burien. Rick
Wright soon replaced the Hawaiian Guy and the lineup remained stable
until
Greg moved back to California. John joined to play
drums.
Brutus and The Bullies played at dances all around the south end
throughout
1966. The band recorded a demo at some studio in Tacoma (maybe
Audio
Recording - I can't remember). There is at least one copy still
in
existence. The band decided to pack it in during the winter of
1967.
George
Bryant,
March 2002
Four of the
classic
Bullies lineup got together for a reunion at the Keg in Burien last
August
('03). Rowland, Brian, Rick and George had a great time catching
up after not seeing each other for over thirty years. (See Photo) Greg
missed it but promises to make the next one. Maybe we'll get the
instruments out next time. Greg has more vintage photos that he
has
promised to send.
George
Bryant,
September 2003
