L to R : Donny Humble, Bill Brumbaugh, Ron Brennan, Jimmy Noonin, John Stehman, Jim Hurst and Emmett Smith
The Exciting Invictas (Middletown, PA)
Personnel :
Jimmy Noonin (Lead)
Donny Humble
Bill Brumbaugh
Ron Brennan
John Stehman (Tenor Sax)
Jim Hurst (Drums)
Emmett Smith (Organ)
Discography :
1962 - I Don't Care / Not Again (Kingston 427)
Biography :
The
Exciting Invicta's group was formed in 1960 and based out of
Middletown, PA. They played throughout PA and NJ at many places
including: White Oaks Park in York, PA - a really great place for
dancing to rock'n'roll, VFW's, American Legion Posts, colleges, the
Hershey Ballroom, etc....They had a
strong following of fans and especially enjoyed being in 'battle of the
bands' events with other contemporary groups like the Endells and
Thundering Century.
In 1962,
they were discovered by Jamie Rowley, representing the Kingston record
label out of Reading, PA and were asked to consider cutting a record.
Emmett Smith wrote the music and lyrics to 'I Don't Care'. The flip
side of the record was a cha-cha titled 'Not Again' and it was very
popular because of the compelling dance beat. The Exciting Invictas also
served as backup for several well-known groups including the Drifters
and another popular local group from Hanover, PA - named the Pixies
Three (hit song was 'Birthday Party').
Songs :
I Don't Care Not Again