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The earliest Saint line-up was an evolution from a nameless Denver group that included Doug Hole (sax), Doug Balterson (guitar), Balterson’s cousin (accordion) and drummer Joe Marisco. This ensemble formed early 1958 and found their way on to a program called “The Hop Spot” which was sponsored by Denver’s KIMN radio. The Saints are listed on seven of the Band Box Records releases and were the backing group for Orlie Trujillo on his “Twist and Freeze U.S.A.” series of releases for national listening markets.