The Knickerbockers

The Knickerbockers
The Knickerbockers in 1965. Left to right: Buddy Randell, Beau Charles, Jimmy Walker, John Charles.
Background information
OriginBergenfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1964–1970
  • 1983
  • 1990
Labels
Past members
  • Beau Charles
  • John Charles
  • Skip Cherubino
  • Ned Brown
  • Peter Glitz
  • Buddy Randell
  • Jimmy Walker
  • Richie Walker
  • Barry McCoy
  • John Deleone
  • Pete LoCasio
  • Ritchie Costanza
  • Eric Swanson
  • Glenn Henry

The Knickerbockers were an American garage rock band formed in Bergenfield, New Jersey, in 1964. They released the 1965 hit "Lies", which was known for its resemblance to the Beatles. The band was formed in 1964 by the brothers Beau Charles (guitar and vocals) and John Charles (bass and vocals) (birth names: Robert and John Carlos Cecchino respectively)