The band was formed by bassist/vocalist Charlie Lonsdorf along with drummer Preston Holcomb. Early guitarists included Danny Simmons, Katie Moore (of Deep Blue Sun), Johnny Tessavarie who suggested the band be called The Dreadful Grapes. This name was used by Ken Kesey to introduce The Grateful Dead at a show they played in Oregon in the seventies. Early influences for The Grapes and a large share of the early covers they played were songs by The Dead, Bob Dylan, and assorted other groups fro...