The Leaves
Formed in 1964 in San Fernando Valley, California, the Leaves were a short-lived
garage rock band best known for the definitive 1966 version of “Hey Joe.”
Founded by Jim Pons (bass) and Robert Lee Reiner (guitar), the duo formed a
Beatles-influenced rock combo called the Rockwells while attending San Fernando
Valley State College (now known as Cal State Northridge). The line-up also
included John Beck (vocals), Bill Rinehart (lead guitar), and Jimmy Kern
(drums), who was then replaced by Tom Ray. Their music embraced surf and party
music and after changing their name to the Leave...
