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The Chartbusters at a gig with Chuck Berry
(L-R above: Vince Gedeon, Vernon Sandusky, Chuck Berry, Chib Holmes and Johnny Dubas)

The original members of The Chartbusters were Vernon Sandusky (lead vocals, lead guitar), Johnny Dubas (bass, vocals), Vince Gedeon (rhythm guitar, vocals) and Mitch Corday (drums). Mitch very early on shifted to the business side for the band, with Chib Holmes taking over on drums.

(L-R above: Vernon Sandusky, Johnny Dubas, Frank Dillon and Stewart Ross)

In 1965 Eddie Kopa replaced Vince Gedeon and in 1966 Frank Dillon replaced Eddie Kopa. In 1967 Stewart Ross replaced Chib Holmes, who was later replaced by Michael "Pokey" Walls. Frank Dillon wrote and/or co-wrote a wealth of material during his time with the band.

(L-R above: Frank Dillon, Johnny Dubas, Vernon Sandusky and Pokey Walls)