The Lemon Pipers were a short-lived 1960s American rock band from Oxford, Ohio, United States, known chiefly for their song "Green Tambourine", which reached No. 1 in the United States in 1968. The song has been credited as being the first bubblegum pop chart-topper.
The Lemon Pipers comprised drummer William (Bill) E. Albaugh (1946–1999), guitarist Bill Bartlett (born 1946), vocalist Dale "Ivan" Browne (born 1947), keyboardist Robert G. Nave (1944–2020), and bassist Steve Walmsley (born 1948), who replaced the original bass guitarist Bob "Dude" Dudek.
Some members (Bartlett, Walmsley and Nave) went on to form Starstruck, which became Ram Jam.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played their big hit 'Green Tambourine' on his show in 1968, but it is not known whether he played any further material from the group on his programmes. He did play tracks from Ram Jam on his programmes in the late 70's, when Bartlett, Walmsley and Nave later formed the group.
Shows Played[]
- 14 January 1968: Green Tambourine (7") Pye International 7N.25444
- 21 January 1968: Green Tambourine (7") Pye International 7N.25444
- 28 January 1968: Green Tambourine (7") Pye International 7N.25444