The Invictas

The band was formed by Herb Gross (aka Herb McGovern) in Rochester, New York in 1960. The initial lineup consisted of the leader Gross on guitar and vocals, Bruce Hickey on guitar, and Dave Hickey on drums. A USA Today article says that the band recorded their debut single, "The Hump", in 1963, but this time frame is unlikely, because, according to Markesich's book, it was not released until June 1965, which places the period of recording between late 1964 and mid-1965. "The Hump" b/w "Long Tall Shorty" was released on Sahara. Jim Kohler became involved the printing business. Their collected work from the 1960s is included on the anthology Best of Herb Gross & the Invictas: Á Go Go, which includes their 1965 album Á Go Go along with singles and outtakes. Since re-uniting they have released an album of newly recorded material, ''Let's Party''. ==Membership (circa 1966-1967)==

1960s • Herb Gross (aka Herb McGovern) (lead vocals and guitar) • Bruce Hickey (guitar) • Jim Kohler (bass) • Mark Blumenfeld (lead guitar) • Dave Hickey (drums) 2004 to present • Herb Gross (lead vocals and guitar) • Jim Kohler (bass) • Dave Hickey (drums) (Retired, 2016) • Dave Profeta (lead guitar, Vocals) • Sammy Gruttadauria (Keys, Vocals) • Jeff Hobbs (Drums) ==Discography==

• "The Hump" b/w "Long Tall Shortie" (Sahara 107, June 1965) • "Do It" b/w "The Hook" (Sahara 110, January 1966) • "I'm Alright" b/w "Stuff" (Bengal 113, 1966) • "The Detroit Move" b/w "Shake a Tail Feather" (Sahara 117, April 1967) ==References==