The Count Five was a 1960s
garage rock band from
San Jose, California, best known for their Top 10 single "
Psychotic Reaction".The band was founded in
1964 by John "Mouse" Michalski (lead guitar) and Kenn Ellner (harmonica, vocals), two high school friends who had previously played in several short-lived outfits. After going shortly under the name
The Squires, and several line-up changes later, the Count Five were born. Roy Chaney took over bass duties, Irish-born John "Sean" Byrne played rhythm guitar and lead vocals, and Craig "Butch" Atkinson played drums. The Count Five gained distinction for their habit of wearing
Count Dracula-style capes when playing live.
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