The Five Americans
The Five Americans are an American rock band from Durant, Oklahoma, formed in
the early 1960s as The Mutineers, before adopting their definitive name in 1965
after a move to Dallas, Texas. The band consists of Mike Rabon (vocals, guitar),
John Durrill (keyboards), Norman Ezell (guitar), Jim Grant (bass) and Jimmy
Wright (drums). Their style, a blend of garage rock, playful pop and touches of
light psychedelia, brought them notable success in the mid-1960s. They made a
national name for themselves in 1967 with the track "Western Union",
characterized by its distinctive organ riff ...
