Skip Griparis along with Mickey Stanhope (born Michael Lee Stanhope) formed the group called “The Aristocats”, in order to play “Beatle” style music. They also covered “Beach Boys” hits in addition to writing some original material.  Griparis went on to tour with Chicago based New Colony 6 and later with Olivia Newton-John.  Stanhope continued his musical career with Chameleon, Crow, and White Lightening