The Sabers (4)

Barberton, Ohio 1965-8 The Sabers were formed in 1965 by three Barberton junior high school students. Guitarist Dave Lawson was the band leader, while Dave Kelley on bass and Eugene Pocopak played drums. In the fall of '65 Andy Gunn joined and took over lead guitar, just in time for the group to enter and win the school's 9th grade talent show. In the fall of '66 Bruce Beckle added keyboards to the group.