The Outcasts (Texas band)

The Outcasts
Background information
OriginSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Genres
Years active1963–1968
LabelsOutcast Records
Askel Records
Gallant Records
Past membersBuddy Carson
Rickey Wright
Denny Turner
Jim Carsten
Jim Ryan
Galen Niles

The Outcasts are an American garage rock band from San Antonio, Texas that released a total of five singles between 1965 and 1967. Their best-known songs are "I'm in Pittsburgh (And it's Raining)", and "1523 Blair". Their recordings have been reissued on a number of compilation albums. According to the Ugly Things compilation album notes, they are the most recognized band of this name that were active in the mid-1960s, including another popular band from Manhasset, New York (see below for others).