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The Remains, also known as Barry & The Remains, was an American garage rock band formed in 1964 at Boston University. The original lineup consisted of singer-guitarist Barry Tashian, keyboardist Bill Briggs, drummer Chip Damiani, and bassist Vern Miller, all of whom were first-year students living in the same dorm in Kenmore Square. They began their musical journey playing R&B and rock 'n' roll covers, along with some original songs by Tashian, at The Rathskeller, a local tavern. Their popularity grew quickly, attracting large crowds and prompting management to clear out a basement to accommodate fans. The band gained recognition as a live act throughout New England and signed with Epic Records, achieving local hits with Tashian's original "Why Do I Cry" and their rendition of Bo Diddley/Willie Dixon's "Diddy Wah Diddy." In 1965, The Remains moved to New York City, where they made an appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' and later relocated to California. They recorded an album titled *The Remains* and released the single "Don't Look Back." In 1966, they were offered a three-week stint as the opening act for The Beatles on what would be the band's final tour. However, just before the tour began, drummer Chip Damiani left the band, and N.D. Smart replaced him. Tashian expressed concerns about the change, noting that the new drummer

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