The Purple Gang (American band)

The Purple Gang
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Genres
Years active1965 (1965)-1967 (1967)
LabelsJerden, MGM
Past members
  • Bob Corff
  • Alan Wisdom
  • Mark Landon
  • Marty Tryon
  • Harry Garfield
  • Tom Atwater

The Purple Gang was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California who were active from 1965-1967. They recorded a handful of singles for the MGM label, of which "Bring Your Own Self Down," composed by Tandyn Almer, is the best-known. Their work has appeared on compilations such as Just for Kicks Volume 1, which was issued by Misty Lane Records in 2004.