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The Buckinghams
Formed in 1965 in Chicago, Illinois, The Buckinghams are a pop / rock band best
known for the 1966 hit “Kind of a Drag,” which accented their brass-led rock
sound. Founded by members of various local bands, the line-up included guitarist
Carl Giammarese, bassist / guitarist Nick Fortuna, drummer John Poulos,
keyboardist Marty Grebb and vocalist Dennis Tufano although there would be
line-up changes along the way. Originally calling themselves The Pulsations,
they became the house band on a variety show on WGN-TV, although they were asked
to change their name to sound more like the...
