The Wackers

Guitarist and singer/songwriter Bob Segarini assembled the Wackers in northern California during 1970, shifting the band’s base to Montreal two years afterward. The initial roster featured multi-instrumentalist Randy Bishop on guitar, keyboards, and bass, alongside pianist and guitarist Michael Stull, bassist and guitarist Bill Trochim, and drummer Spencer Earnshaw. Three years after formation Stull departed, prompting the addition of drummer Gerry Mercer to the lineup. Every participant entered the ensemble already seasoned from prior work. Following the completion of four albums the ensemble disbanded in 1974.

The Wackers issued their first Elektra release, Wackering Heights, in 1971. Hot Wacks appeared the next year, followed by Shredder in 1973. Their final recording, Wack 'n' Roll, took place in 1974 amid the group’s dissolution and never reached the marketplace. Tracks cut during the band’s existence include “I Don’t Want My Love Refused,” “White House,” “No Place for the Children,” “Body Go Round,” and “Country Queen.”

Once the Wackers dissolved, its musicians pursued separate paths in the industry. Segarini launched a solo career that yielded multiple albums before his death on July 10, 2023, at age 77.