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The Fireballs reunited in 1989 for the Clovis Music Festival, then continued performing with original members George Tomsco, Stan Lark, and Chuck Tharp until 2006, when Tharp died of cancer. Gilmer returned as lead vocalist in 2007. Lark retired from the group in 2016.
YearTitlePeak Chart Positions(us)Peak Chart Positions(us Ac)1958"I Don't Know"––1959"Long Long Ponytail"––1959"Torquay"39–1959"Bulldog"24–- George Tomsco, Jimmy Gilmer
- Rock and roll
- 1957–1969, 1989–2022
- Raton, New Mexico, U.S.
This also features releases under the aliases of Guitars Inc., George Tomsco & The Dots. and their final 45 using the String-A-Longs name. CLICK COVER FOR DIRECT LINK TO iTUNES. It's that time of the year again!
26. Feb. 2015 · George Tomsco is a rock and roll legend who founded The Fireballs in 1957 and became famous with their hit song "Sugar Shack". He was born and raised in Raton, New Mexico, and became a Christian minister in 1989. He still plays music and writes songs today.
11. Aug. 2003 · 13. 445 views 2 years ago. George Tomsco formed the influential rock band The Fireballs with several of his high school friends. The band became known for its instrumental recordings, which...
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7. Nov. 2007 · George Tomsco of the Fireballs plays "Bulldog" with the Okie Dokies, a band from Oklahoma.
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George Tomsco & Jimmy Gilmer performed together as The FIreballs on February 5, 2022 at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Shortly after Jimmy developed health issues forcing him to retire. George continues to perform with his local church band. The legendary Fireballs had come to an end as a performing group after 64 years.
Learn about the life and music of George Tomsco, the legendary guitarist of the Fireballs, the first Rock & Roll recording band from New Mexico. Find out how he influenced surf and instrumental guitar bands with his style and sound.
