 The band toured the United States opening for bands such as the Vagrants (which featured Leslie West on guitar) and the Hassles (which featured Billy Joel).They changed their name to The Doughboys in 1966 and secured a contract with Bell Records after winning a battle of the bands contest.Scavone was dismissed from the Doughboys in early 1968 when they decided to concentrate on instrumental music before disbanding at the end of that year.