Ram Jam were an American 1970s rock band, best known for their 1977 Top 20 hit "Black Betty" (a cover of an old Leadbelly tune). The band members were Bill Bartlett (guitar), Pete Charles (drums), Myke Scavone (lead singer), and Howie Arthur Blauvett (bass). Jimmy Santoro, who toured with the band in support of their debut album joined on guitar for the follow-up album. Bill Bartlett was formerly lead guitarist for bubblegum group The Lemon Pipers, while Blauvett played with Billy Joel in two bands, The Hassles and El Primo.. ...show more

Ram Jam were an American 1970s rock band, best known for their 1977 Top 20 hit "Black Betty" (a cover of an old Leadbelly tune). The band members were Bill Bartlett (guitar), Pete Charles (drums), Myke Scavone (lead singer), and Howie Arthur Blauvett (bass). Jimmy Santoro, who toured with the band in support of their debut album joined on guitar for the follow-up album. Bill Bartlett was formerly lead guitarist for bubblegum group The Lemon Pipers, while Blauvett played with Billy Joel in two bands, The Hassles and El Primo.. ...show less