The Fabulous Chancellors is a classic American rock 'n' roll band founded in Boise, Idaho in 1959. Known for songs such as Diamond in the Sky, Hey Girl, and Blackout, the band has produced nearly 30 original recorded songs across six album collections. Founded by Tom Lowe and Dale Rich, the band later included Rich Crowley, Eddie Heuman, Phil Volk, Russ Bice, and Terry Call. The Chancellors became one of the most popular bands in the American Northwest.
History The Fabulous Chancellors were founded in 1959 by Tom Lowe and Dale Rich. Since then, they have worked with Brian Hyland, Paul Revere and The Raiders, Merrilee Rush, Mark Lindsay, The Tokens, The Turtles, The Byrds, The Diamonds, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Gary Puckett, Bill Pinkey’s Original Drifters, Bill Hailey’s Original Comets and a number of others. The band's manager was Del Chapman, and notable personalities associated with the band include Phil Volk and Paul Revere. The Fabulous Chancellors released their "Anthology" CD in 2006, featuring original songs, tunes, and live performances from 1990 to 2006.
In May 2010, the band performed their arrangement of the National Anthem at the dedication of the Ada County Fallen Soldiers Memorial Monument in Boise, Idaho, with Governor Butch Otter officiating. Also in 2010, the band released their "Livin' on Rock n Roll" CD, which included two a cappella covers, "(Me and My Baby Like) Old Songs," and a new original song, "Your Love Ain't Easy." The Fabulous Chancellors released this album at a sold-out show at the Nampa Civic Center in Nampa, Idaho.
Members The Fabulous Chancellors have had more than 30 musicians as part of its fraternity since the band was formed in 1959 by original band leader Tom Lowe and Dale Rich.
Ross Miller – vocals, guitar, bass Randy Steward – vocals, guitar, drums Jamie Jensen – vocals, keyboard, sax, electric violin Jake Ineck – vocals, guitar Stephen Baldassarre – vocals, drums, bass, audio tech
Past Members Del Chapman - (Founding member manager) Tom Lowe - bass, vocals(Founding Member) Dale Rich - keyboards, vocals (Founding Member) Phil Volk - rhythm guitar, vocals(Founding Member) Eddy Heuman - saxophone, vocals(Founding Member) Rich Crowley - saxophone, vocals (Founding Member) Russ Bice - drums, vocals (Founding Member) Terry Call - guitar, vocals(Founding Member) Mike Fuehrer - Drums, vocals (founding member) Steve Eaton - keyboards, guitar, brass, Vocals Lou Matthews - bass,vocals Dr. Joseph Baldassarre - guitar, harmonica drums, woodwinds, vocals, music director Grant Green - drums, percussion Buster Dunn - Drums, vocals Alan Kuta - bass, vocals Scott McDonald - drums Larry Roberts - bass, vocals Monte Saxton - saxophone, congas, vocals Dennis Swindle - guitar, vocals Donnie Williams - drums Blair Crook - bass, trumpet, vocals Bruce DeVino - drums Tony Samuels - drums Charles Bauer - bass, vocals Dave Dineen - drums, vocals Dave Vaughn - drums, vocals Doug Bigelow - keyboards Doug Bradford - vocals Gary McCorkle - guitar, vocals Greg Hackett - drums. vocals Jon McKay - guitar, vocals Sam Rule - guitar, vocals Scott Guinn - vocals, harmonica
Discography The Fabulous Chancellors have released six album collections, featuring nearly 30 original songs.
Albums
1990: The Fabulous Chancellors 1995: Timeless 2011: Livin' On Rock 'N' Roll
Singles & EPs
1963: Blackout 1965: Hey Girl / Raindrops 1990: (Me and my Baby Like) Old Songs / I’m Cool 2025: Livin' on Rock and Roll
Compilations
Collector's Edition 1959-1967 Anthology 1990 - 2006
References