An article in the December 2008 Trenton Downtowner describes The Cryptkeeper Five’s sound as a combination of “punk, hard rock, rockabilly and indie music.”  Formed in Trenton in 1997, their lineup has changed extensively over the years. According to wikipedia, their membership roster is as follows: Current members Johnny Ott (vocals, guitar), Jimmy Ray (lead […]

From their Wikipedia: Lon & Derrek Van Eaton were an American vocal and multi-instrumentalist duo from Trenton, New Jersey, consisting of brothers Lon and Derrek Van Eaton. They are best known for their association with the Beatles through the brothers’ brief stint on Apple Records, and for their subsequent session work in Los Angeles for […]

Galaxies IV was popular rock quartet that achieved major label success in the 1960s and launched the career renowned Philly soul guitarist TJ Tindall. The band initially formed at a Trenton Catholic school in 1962, according to an article on  Garage Hangover. In addition to Tindall, the founding group members were Alan Fowler, Chris Holmes, Charles Brodowicz […]

From the artists’ website: Tommy Marolda is a respected songwriter, musician, record producer, engineer and music publisher who has appeared on more than 50 albums either as an artist, producer or composer. He has been nominated for a Gammy Award and has worked on gold and platimun albums with artists such as Cher, Bee Gees, […]

Interactive timeline by Robert Mineroff. Used with permission. Maury Muehleisen was a musician from Trenton, New Jersey and was the lead guitarist for Jim Croce. During their short partnership, the duo produced three albums that are highly regarded to this day and still gain considerable airtime on the radio. When talking about the influence that […]

From the artist’s website: From her beginnings with Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles (the sweethearts of The Apollo Theater); to LaBelle (a trio made up of Patti LaBelle and Sarah Dash) — the groundbreaking rock funk band of the 70s; followed by a stunning solo career; and then inducted into The Rhythm & Blues Foundations’ Hall […]

Diane Jones followed an unlikely path from her Trenton neighborhood to the heights of the music industry. Her story includes singing backup for Taylor Dayne and Guns N Roses, touring with Michael Jackson and being part of the production staff of fellow Trentonian Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow […]

From the artist’s website: Kelly Carvin is a raw, rebellious and sensual Folk Rock artist and songwriter based out of New Jersey, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. Kelly discovered music as a young teen when she was expelled from high school and sent to an alternative school that conveniently had a music program. A teacher […]