Swingin' Medallions

A horn-driven band with a party-oriented "beach-style" rock sound, the Swingin' Medallions are best known for their 1966 hit single "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)," which charted at number 17 and became a frat-rock staple. It also made the group an institution in the South. Founded in 1962 by John McElrath, The Swingin' Medallions' personnel has changed quite a bit over the band's history, spanning over 60 years and continuing into the 21st century with McElrath's sons leading the group. Hailing from Greenwood, South Carolina, the band emerged in 1962 as the Medallions bef...