Abstract
The CitationChocolate Watchband, the CitationCount Five, and the CitationSyndicate of Sound were three garage bands from San Jose, California. During the 1960s, before the high‐tech economy transformed the Santa Clara Valley into Silicon Valley, San Jose was a culturally sleepy suburb. This paper will examine these three groups in the context of 1960s culture and society and will compare and contrast their image and musical output with that of the better‐known “hippie” music scene originating an hour north in San Francisco.
Notes
Note: This discography lists only original singles and LPs released while the bands were still active. All three bands' music is also available on assorted LP and CD reissues.