Effective period / Period of releases: 1967

Members: Gayle McCormick

Evolving from a band called The Chevels, The Klassmen were a popular St. Louis band in the early and mid-60s. While the Klassmen recorded only 2 singles, they were a respected band regularly playing a multitude of local venues. They are remembered today mostly as the launchpad for the career of their featured singer, Gayle McCormick.

Over the course of their lifespan, several iterations of the band included members and personnel: Gayle McCormick /Vocals; Bobby Medley /Vocals; Mel Liebach /Vocals; Steve Cummings /Drums; Blake Fouts /Keys; Pat Graney /Sax; Tommy Davis /Keys; Dale Massey /Bass; Bob Durrwachter /Guitar; Ron Bitza /Trumpet; Vic Burnley /Sax; Jimmy Koerber /Sax; Clyde Kauffman /Sax; Jeff Mitchell /Keys; Mike Pline /Guitar; Rich Rudolph /Guitar; Susan Guidry /Vocals; RIP Ernie Cummings /Manager; Tom Everson /Equip. Manager.