The Rubinoos, an American power pop band, formed in 1970 in Berkeley,
California. The group was founded by Tommy Dunbar (guitar, keyboards, vocals)
and Jon Rubin (vocals, guitar), with other founding members including Greg
'Curly' Keranen (bass), Alex Carlin (organ), Ralph Granich (drums), and Danny
Wood (saxophone). Initially playing rock and roll oldies at local dances, the
Rubinoos soon shifted to original material. Their early development was
influenced by Earth Quake, a band featuring Tommy Dunbar's older brother Robbie
Dunbar. In 1973, Greg 'Curly' Keranen rejoined the grou...