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Former Members

Tim Eaton (1967-1979) : Keyboards – Currently resides in Charlotte, NC

Mike Faulkenbury (1967-1980) : Guitar – deceased - Mike will forever be a part of The Poor Souls legacy, our first single Brazil is dedicated to his memory, check it out if you have a copy. Occassionally one will pop up on eBay as well!

Don Faulkenbury (1967-?) : Bass

Budge Eaton (1967-?): Saxophone and Vocals – Currently resides in Huntersville, NC

Butch Harget
(1967-?): Saxophone – Currently resides in Charlotte, NC (In 2007 "Heartbreaker" by the Butch Harget Project was on the Beach Music Top 10 Singles)

Joey Fiorello
(1967-1970): Guitar – Currently resides in Florida

Jimmy Reynolds
(1967-1979): Drums – Deceased - Jimmy, a graduate of West Mecklenburg was our first drummer. he died on November 3, 2009 after a long bout with cancer.  He will truly be missed.

Donnie Simpson
(1967-?): Trumpet – Currently resides in Raleigh, NC

Paul Osborne
(1967-1980): Saxophone – Currently resides in Charlotte, NC

David Dewberry
(1970-1980): Drums - Deceased

Bob Enos (1980-1990): Drums – Currently resides in Charlotte, NC

Glenn Kawamoto
(1979-1990): Bass – Currently resides in Austin,Texas. 
                                                        check out his site Austin Bass Traders 

Tim Gordon
(1979-1990): Saxophone – Currently resides in Matthews, NC

Rick Langford
(1979-1987): Piano/Keyboards – Currently resides in Charlotte, NC

Pat Carpenter (1970-1973 & 1979-1980’s): Guitar – Currently resides in Charlotte, NC

Chauncey Edwards
(1980’s and current): Manager – Currently resides in Concord, NC

Charles Bone: Keyboards

Don Leonard: Drums 

Ken Smith
:
Guitar -

Greg Tadlock
:
Keyboards 

Freddie Tripp
:
Keyboards/Trumpet

John Adair
:
Keyboards 

Dan Conrad
:
Bass -

Bill Safrit
:
Sound Engineer 

Brian Pickett:
Lights & Sound -

Donnie Marshall
:
Drums 

Everette Wilkins
:
Roadie

Mark Nichols
:
Keyboards

The Poor Souls circa 1983

There have been many other members of the Poor Souls through the 40+ years.  Please let us know if any information for those listed above needs updating.  Also we have done what we can to list everyone but if anyone is missing we'll be happy to add any information you can provide.

We are also looking for any photos or video you may have from the "old days". Send us anything you may have and we'll be sure to credit you for your efforts!

Poor Souls Trivia: Did you know The Poor Souls got their name from a Charlotte area club called The Pour House and early on, were known as "The Pour Souls" but later changed the spelling to the more common spelling we know today!
                    

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