History
The Peppermint Trolley Company was formed in Redlands, California in 1966, when the band the Mark V, consisting of members: Danny Faragher, Jimmy Faragher, Steve Hauser, Dave Kelliher, Brad Madson and Dick Owens, teamed up with producer Dan Dalton, who urged the band to change its name. The name, The Peppermint Trolley Company, was originally proposed by Jimmy Faragher and chosen by a committee of the Mark V band members. The single Lollipop Train was released (with b-side Bored to Tears) on Valiant Records.
In January of 1967 The band broke up, leaving brothers Danny and Jimmy Faragher as the sole members. Recording continued and a deal was signed with Acta Records. The single She's the Kind of Girl was released in the Spring of 1967. Casey Cunningham (drums) joined the band that June. The single It's a Lazy Summer Day was released the same month. Patrick McClure (guitar) joined shortly thereafter.
In the Fall of 1967, Patrick McClure left the band and was replaced by Greg Tornquist (guitar). That November, recording began for Baby You Come Rollin' Across My Mind which was subsequently released in January, 1968. Baby You Come Rollin' Across My Mind peaked on the charts at number 59 during the summer of 1968.
The single Trust, written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols was released September of 1968 and the self-titled album The Peppermint Trolley Company was released that same month. While the album failed to chart, according to the liner notes of the 2009 reissue, "it sold well in many markets and can be easily found 40 years later, implying good distribution and multiple pressings."
In January of 1969, The Peppermint Trolley Company left Acta Records and changed their name to Bones and went on to record two albums for Signpost Records and MCA.
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