I remember the Spoiler debut at the Verdict back in December of 1975. I was working Vice back at the time, new to Division, and we were told by Mary, the bar owner, that she was giving some local kids a break in letting them play at her place for her Christmas party. The singer's dad was a bigshot in the American Legion or something. The guys and I had a few drinks before they showed up. They sounded just like they had never played anywhere in their lives. This kid was screaming over the noise, the worst singer I ever heard, going on about some hookers and heroin. I'm not sure what they were trying to do but we took our party somewhere else.
I'd almost forgotten about that, but this Johnny Favorite found me somehow and asked me to contribute this to his website. I wish I could be more positive but it doesn't bring back any memories of that sort. I hear they went on to better things and I wish them the best of luck.
---Angelo Savoldi