The Mauds, a soul music group from the United States of America, were formed in 1964. The band was founded by Bill Durling on rhythm guitar and Jimy Rogers as lead vocalist. They were joined by Billy Winter on bass, Robert “Fuzzy” Fuscaldo on lead guitar, and Craig Baumgard on drums. The Mauds gained initial traction with their debut single "Hold On", a cover of the Sam & Dave hit penned by David Porter and Isaac Hayes, released in 1967. This track was recorded at the original Chess Studios in Chicago and charted locally at number 15 on WCFL and number 11 on WLS radio. The Mauds' career saw several notable releases, including "Ha Ha Ha" and their album The Mauds Hold On, which featured songs like "When Something Is Wrong (With My Baby)" and "You Made Me Feel So Bad". In 1968, they released the single "Forever Gone". The band's biggest hit was "Soul Drippin'", which charted at number 85 on the Billboard singles chart and locally at number 16 on WCFL and Number 12 on WLS radio. Throughout their career, The Mauds collaborated with notable musicians such as Carole King and Stephen Stills. Jimy Rogers, the band's lead vocalist, was known for his soulful vocals and contributions to the Chicago sound.
