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**Mr. Lucky & the Gamblers Bio** Mr. Lucky & the Gamblers originated in Newport, Oregon, initially performing under the name "The Blazers." In 1964, bassist and business leader Bud Garrison convinced Mike Parker to change the band's name to "Mr. Lucky and the Gamblers," inspired by a popular TV character of the time. The band gained popularity in the Portland area and along the Oregon coast, catching the attention of local dee-jay Tom Mix and Hal Bronson, manager of a well-known teen club called "The Chase." Together, they established a record company to promote the band, leading to their first recording of "New Orleans," which became a local hit. In late 1965, Garrison and Parker reshaped the group's lineup by merging with a Portland band called The Rogues, which included members Graziano, Gunter, and Maitland. This new formation developed a distinctive garage/punk sound and became a significant attraction on the Northwest dance circuit. On New Year's Day 1966, they performed alongside Don and The Goodtimes at Portland's Oriental Theatre, impressing them enough to secure a record deal with Jerry Dennon's Panorama label. Their regional hits included "Take A Look At Me," a catchy punk tune written and produced by Bob Holden and Don Galluci, and "Alice Designs (LSD Signs)," an upbeat pop tune produced by Holden and written by Tandyn Almer. The B-side of their single featured "You Don't

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