The Vagrants were a dynamic American rock and blue-eyed soul band from Long Island, New York, active in the mid-1960s. The lineup featured Peter Sabatino (vocals, harmonica, tambourine), Leslie West (vocals, guitar), Larry West (vocals, bass), Jeremy Storch (organ), and Roger Mansour (drums). Known for their energetic performances and soulful covers, they gained prominence with their rendition of Otis Redding's "Respect," which became an East Coast hit in 1967. Their original track "I Can't Make a Friend" also garnered attention. The Vagrants shared stages with iconic acts like The Doors, The Who, and Vanilla Fudge, leaving a lasting imprint on the 1960s rock scene. Notably, guitarist Leslie West later founded the influential band Mountain. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vagrants?utm_source=openai))