Poobah (band)

Poobah
OriginYoungstown, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Years active1972–present
Labels
Members
  • Jim Gustafson - guitar, bass vocals
  • Mike Fortino - drums
  • Lori Powers - percussion, backup vocals

Important session & live musicians

  • Kevin McIlvaine - bass
  • Dan Tharp - bass
Past members
  • Phil Jones - founding member
  • Glenn Wiseman - founding member
  • Gene Procopio
  • Ken Smetzer
  • Judd Gaylord
  • Ralph Haring
  • Gus Theophilos
  • Woody Hupp
  • Joe Mowery
  • Greg Jones
  • George DiGiovanni
  • Mike Lewis
  • Paul Zyla
Websitepoobahband.com

Poobah are a rock band from Youngstown, Ohio, U.S., which was founded in 1972 by Jim Gustafson. The band played classic 70s rock or simply rock. Especially the first record Let Me in is a rare collector's item. Prices between $300 and $900 for an original are not uncommon. Poobah released a total of 14 albums from 1972 to 2020. The band gained more popularity through the use of their songs in the television series Graves and the Hollywood film Josie.