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The members of the Scarecrow People came together in 1991. A man named Tim and some friends of his formed the band. The group began as a reggae band and adopted their name “Scarecrow People” from a song by XTC. In 1996, the band reformed into a rock band. The format was changed to an unusual blend of “B” sides, soundtracks, 80’s, retro, and more. After sixteen years and eighteen different band members, the Scarecrow People have been through many phases. The band is considered a tradition, rather than a set band. As of now, the lead guitarist and lead vocalist is Tim Russell and the lead vocalist and bass guitarist is Pete Duarte.
I attended a Scarecrow People concert on March 2, 2016 at the House of Rock in downtown Corpus Christi, Texas.
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