The Kings Ransom

The Kings Ransom
Background information
OriginAllentown, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresGarage rock
Years active1965-1968
LabelsIntegra
Past members
  • Bob Dougherty
  • Vince Homick
  • Bob Werley
  • Scobie King
  • Ronnie Galland
  • Danny Roth
  • Glenn Zoski
  • Chuck Hoey

The Kings Ransom were an American garage rock band from Allentown, Pennsylvania who were active from 1965 to 1968 and were a popular act in the Lehigh Valley area, as well as around Philadelphia. Their record "Shame" became a hit in Milton, Pennsylvania and received airplay in Michigan. In the intervening years the Kings Ransom's music has come to the attention of garage rock enthusiasts with the release of several of their songs on compilations such as Allentown Anglophile and Teenage Shutdown! Teen Jangler Blowout!