Tag Archives: The Crossfires Band

Hell Night was Hell and I’m having second thoughts about being a Saffron now!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by saffronsrule

November 28, 1964, Saturday. Saffron Hell Night and Torture! Tonight was really Hell! First of all I had to give up going to the dance in Westchester where the Crossfires were playing. Then I lost my purse!! I don’t … Continue reading →

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Torn between Saffrons and the guy I’m determined to land!

Posted on June 21, 2014 by saffronsrule

November 24, 1964, Tuesday After school I went to the Saffron meeting. We all got in real trouble because, we invited Joan Swore, of Joan Swore Dance Studio, without asking permission from our Sponsor, Mrs. Quartes. The President of … Continue reading →

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Cruised the Revelaire Club in Redondo Beach to check out the Crossfires band and Mark Volman

Posted on May 6, 2014 by saffronsrule

October 2, 1964, Friday. Tonight didn’t go to Culver’s football game, instead, Pearl, Sandy and I went to Westchester’s game, then cruised Toes in Playa del Rey. Westchester won University (Uni) 14 – 7, we won Lennox, 7 – … Continue reading →

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The Westchester California band was known as the Crossfires in 1964, before becoming The Turtles.

Posted on April 3, 2014 by saffronsrule

August 29, 1964, Saturday. I was with Howard and was at the dance with the Crossfires in Westchester. Was sick all day, but finally went to our family friend’s the Whieler’s for the night. I went to the dance … Continue reading →