Formed in Oxford, Ohio in 1966, the Lemon Pipers were a bubblegum pop / rock
band best known for their number 1 hit “Green Tambourine.” Founded by guitarist
Bill Bartlett, bassist Bob ‘Dude’ Dudek, and drummer Bill E. Albaugh, the
members had played in different bands around Oxford and came together to form a
new group. They competed in an Ohio Battle of the Bands contest and lost out to
James Gang (Joe Walsh’s first band). After recruiting vocalist Dale ‘Ivan’
Browne and replacing Dudek with bassist Steve Walmsley, the Lemon Pipers signed
to Buddah Records and released the singl...