Royale Monarchs

Royale Monarchs The Southern California Surf Band of the late 60s, signed by radio personality Bob Eubanks as house band at his Cinnamon Cinder night clubs, were regulars on his "Hollywood Dance Time" and "The Cinnamon Cinder" television shows. The original group included founder, Dan Anthony (vocals & lead guitar), Roger Stafford (lead vocal & rhythm guitar), Wilson Smith later replaced by George Haraskin on drums with Jack Schaeffer on tenor sax and Ed Loewe rounding out the group on bass. While playing the "Sock-Hop's" they often performed as back up band for touring recording artist, Jan and Dean, The Hondells, The Honeys and The Coasters. Producer Gary Usher singed the newly reformed group, The Forte'Four to a recording contract at MCA/Universal and released several singles on Decca Records. Ernie Earnshaw took over on drums and Guy Watson on bass in the new group. Guitarist Glen Campbell joined as session musician on all their recordings, adding back up harmony along with Usher. The groups first single under the Royal Monarch's name was a lazy California surf song Sombrero Stomp, featuring Schaeffer on tenor sax.

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