Legendary band, The Scruffs, originally hailed from Memphis, Tennessee (Big Star, Van Duren, Tommy Hoehn) and became Southern pioneers of the “power pop” musical movement.
Founded by lead songwriter, singer and guitarist Stephen Burns, The Scruffs recorded the great classic cult album “Wanna Meet The Scruffs?” at Ardent Studios in Memphis in 1977. This is their third and last single released in the New Jersey’s new wave label Sounds Interesting in 1980.
The Scruffs - When Donna Romances [7" Sounds Interesting 1980] 
The Boys was a band from Lincoln-Nebraska, playing during 1974 – 1980. Formed by Phil Shoemaker - drums (originally Steven Light 74-75), Alan Havlicek (Guitar, Voice), Danny Shonerd (Guitar, Voice), and Terry Pieper (Bass), from the ashes of bands like Grundy Gilpin and The Garden Wall. Released two singles in Outrage Records : (She's My Girl) She's All Mine b/w I'm Not Satisfied (1975) , You Make Me Shake b/w We're Too Young (1978) and the cult classic (Baby)It's You b/w Bad Little Girl (1979) in Titan Records. This “I’m Not Satisfied” is a piece of anglo glam pop stance, a tireless plucking guitar, and endless auhhh..., wonderful.
During the time The Boys were together, they briefly changed their name to Londen, The Yanks, and Cocky Monroe before changing back to The Boys.
The Boys - I'm Not Satisfied [7" Outrage Records 1975]
Blend Greg Kihn's looks and melodic base with a tough Rubinoos and some outrageously borrowed Beatles harmonies and you'll find “Giving It All”, 20/20’s first single (Beatfor72). Still can buy it directly from http://www.bompstore.com.
20/20 -Giving It All [7" Bomp Records 1978]
The Low Numbers were an ad hoc studio invention attempting a conceptual exercise in Brit-pop nostalgia in Claremont (California). The band included Rhino Records co-founder Harold Bronson (Vocals), Louie Maxfield (Guitar), Dave Dennard (Bass), and David Schneider (Drums). They named themselves The Low Numbers probably paying homage to the first incanation of The Who.
Shock Treetments is killer Gizmos-style early LA garage punk, the flip side is "Try It", originally by The Standells.
The Low Numbers - Shok Treetments [7" Big Seven Inch Records 1976]
The Numbers were one of Australia's iconic pop-rock outfits to emerge in the very early 80's. The bands line-up comprised of Chris Morrow on guitars and vocals, his sister Annalisse Morrow on bass and lead vocals and Simon Vidale on drums. The band came under the watchful eye of Michael Browning and were signed to Deluxe Records (Sydney). They produced 3 albums and in 1980 they had a top 40 hit with " Five letter word / Alone ". The band were prolific on the live scene with some solid industry support and a few appearances on "Countdown" Australia's No 1 rated music show in the day. Both Annalisse and Chris continued on with their music careers when the numbers disbanded after their third album. They went on to drive a band called the Maybe Dolls.
The Numbers - Alone [7" RCA 1980]
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