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The Royal Guardsmen
The Royal Guardsmen came together in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the mid-1960s. They were originally called The Guardsmen before settling on the name that...
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The Royal Guardsmen came together in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in the mid-1960s. They were originally called The Guardsmen before settling on the name that would become associated with their biggest hit. The group included Bill Balough on lead vocals and guitar, Tom Richards on vocals and bass, John Burdett on vocals and guitar, and Chris Nunley on drums.
In 1967, they released their debut album "Snoopy's Christmas," which reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200. The following year brought their most famous song, "Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron," a playful take on World War I aerial dogfights featuring the Peanuts character. The track's upbeat tempo and humorous lyrics made it a crossover hit that appealed to both children and adults.
The band's use of the Snoopy character without permission from Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz led to a legal dispute.
After their initial success, The Royal Guardsmen released several more albums including "Gemini" in 1968, "The Return of the Royal Guardsmen" in 1969, and "Golden Hits of the Royal Guardsmen" in 1970. Their music maintained the lighthearted, playful quality that characterized their early work.
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