Mr. Lucky and the Gamblers

Mr. Lucky and the Gamblers (1964 – 1967) was a garage rock band that originated in Newport, Oregon, United States.

They were one of the most popular groups in the Pacific Northwest,^{[citation needed]} with fans throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Northern California and Western Canada. Their popularity was due to their hard-driving sound and by the success of several recordings. "Take A Look At Me", which received considerable air time on local radio stations, was their most notable contribution.

In the decades to follow, "Take A Look At Me", "I Told You Once Before", "Alice Designs" and "You Don't Need Me", have appeared on at least a dozen compilation CDs that are still available on the market, such as Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 7. Their songs still appear on radio station play lists and a following has even migrated to clubs and radio stations in Germany in recent years.

In the summer of 2001, the band reunited for a one-time performance at the annual Seymour picnic at Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon. All of the core members are still alive and well, although only a couple of them are still active as performing musicians.

Member list

• Jim Dunlap: Vocals
• Bud Garrison: Bass
• Jim Graziano: Drums
• Alan Gunter: Guitar
• Jeff Hawks: Vocals
• Dave Maitland: Guitar
• Mike Parker: Keyboards
• Gregg Perry: Keyboards
• Denny Randall: Saxophone
• Willy Reinen: Guitar
• Norm Smith: Drums
• Carl Wilson: Guitar

• Len Hansen: Manager

External links

• Mr. Lucky and the Gamblers at Allmusic
• Mr. Lucky and the Gamblers at Pacific Northwest Bands