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»Tom Fair

Tom Fair (aka Feher) contributed to the Left Banke's first and second LPs by composing several of the songs on those as well as playing guitar and keyboards on the second album. He also filled in as live keyboard player after the departure of Emmett Lake. Tom has worked with several bands and as a solo artist for many years. He also teaches music in his home in California.

»Alan Wauters

Alan Wauters has worked on and off as a guitarist for The Left Banke though the years. He also was a member of Birth of Spring along with Jeff Winfield and Alan Merrill. He is one of the editors of the book The Gospel of the Nazirenes and is currently a recording artist on Cherry Bomb Records.

»Charly Cazalet

Although he declined an invitation to join The Left Banke in the 1960's, Charly remained friends with the group and recorded songs with Steve Martin Caro as well as George Cameron in the 1970's, which are now available on his CD Rough Mix - NYC. He also played bass on the Strangers On A Train LP.

»Alan Merrill

Alan auditioned for the Left Banke in 1968, practicing in Tom Finn's hotel room on several songs. He nearly got the job as lead guitarist, but it never fully worked out due to the chaos and poor management of the group. Alan went on to have success internationally with bands The Lead, The Arrows, Vodka Collins, and as a solo artist. He also performed and toured with Meatloaf and Derringer. He is best known in the US as the composer of the rock anthem "I Love Rock n Roll" which he originally recorded with The Arrows in 1975, later to be covered (most famously) by Joan Jett as well as other notable artists.

In 2007, Alan recorded a tribute EP to the Left Banke entitled Rive Gauche. A machinima video for "Walk Away Renee" can be seen on Blip.tv.

»Gerry Polci

Gerry Polci has worked as a drummer and vocalist with Michael Brown on several recordings, including a cover of The Left Banke's "Desiree" which can be found on Leftbankeisms 2.

Gerry was lead singer and drummer with Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons from 1973 until the early 80's. His voice is prominently featured on several of their hits such as "December 1963 (Oh What A Night)" and "Silver Star." Gerry is a native of New Jersey and has been playing drums since he was 13 years old. He majored in music at Montclair State College and later studied with Joe Morello.

»Jon Ihle

Jon Ihle is a New York based drummer who has performed and recorded with legendary performers such as JT Carter's Crests, Chuck Berry, The Four Tops, The Righteous Brothers, and many others. He has worked with Michael Brown and Tom Finn on many projects.

»Shane Faubert

Shane has been a singer and lyricist for Michael Brown since the 1980's. He also helps in the digitizing and cataloging of unreleased tracks. His cover of "I Haven't Got the Nerve" was on the Left Banke tribute CD, Shadows Breaking Over Our Heads.