Formed in Santa Cruz, California in 1967, Harpers Bizarre was a sunshine pop /
rock band best known for their hit cover version of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The
59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy).” The group was founded by Ted
Templeman (vocals / drums / guitar), Dick Scoppettone (vocals / guitar / bass),
Eddie James (guitar), Dick Yount (bass / vocals) and former Beau Brummels member
John Peterson (drums). Originally known as the Tikis in 1965, the band released
two singles before being approached by producer Lenny Waronker to record an
upbeat and breezy cover version of Simon ...