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The Leaves | |
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![]() The Leaves in 1965. | |
Background information | |
Origin | San Fernando Valley, California, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 1964–1967, 1970–1971 |
Labels | Mira, Capitol |
Past members | Jim Pons Robert Lee Reiner John Beck Bill Rinehart Jimmy Kern Tom Ray Bobby Arlin Buddy Sklar Al Nichol Bob "Bullet" Bailey |
The Leaves were an American garage rock band formed in the San Fernando Valley, California, in 1964.[1] They are best known for their version of the song "Hey Joe", which was a hit in 1966. Theirs is the earliest release of this song, which became a rock standard.[2]