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Photograph caption dated January 14, 1958 reads "Howard Banchik, left, Valley College music student, formed musical group to earn expenses by playing at dances and parties. Known as Howard Banchik and his Manhattans, other [sic] in combo are Howard Mayrant, also of Valley College, on piano, and Gene Bauer on drums. Banchik, 18, is son of Mr. and Mrs. Morton L. Banchik, 13700 Goleta St., Pacoima."
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