The Chartbusters
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The Chartbusters were an American rock band from Washington, D.C.. The group's lone hit single was the 1964 song "She's The One", which peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] "She's The One" was released on Mutual Records after 20 other record labels had turned it down.
The Chartbusters featured lead guitarist/vocalist Vernon Sandusky, who began his career with Bobby Poe and The Poe Kats. Bobby Poe was the manager and often co-producer of this new group.
The Chartbusters went on to record several singles, but none reached the heights of "She's The One". For several years during the 1960's, The Chartbusters were the house band at The Crazy Horse in the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C.
In the 1990's Tom Hanks was quoted in People Magazine saying that The Chartbusters were one of the inspirations for his film "That Thing You Do!".
[edit] Members
- Vernon Sandusky - lead guitar, vocals
- Vince Gideon - guitar
- John Dubas - bass
- Mitch Corday - drums (became booking agent for the band)
- Chib Holmes - drums (replaced Mitch Corday)
[edit] Additional members
- Frank Dillon - guitar, vocals
- Eddie Kopa - guitar, vocals
- Stewart Ross - drums
