Biography
The Checkmates
Effective period / Period of releases: 1963 - 1965
Members: Ray Ruff, Galen Ray
Amarillo, Texas band of Ray Ruff.Members (at various times): Jerry Hodges-Bass, Chuck Tharp-guitar, Larry Marcum-lead guitar, Chico Apodacca--drums, Bobby Hacker--drums, Chuck McClure-guitar, Price Pritchett-guitar, Tom Beck--bass, Gary Swafford-drums, Chano Preciado--drums, John Holcombe--bass