Gummoe left the group in 1967 to pursue a solo career and later formed the band Kentucky Express. Keyboardist/vocalist Gabe Lapano took over the lead chores.
The passage describes a change in leadership within a musical group. Gummoe, the original performer, left the band in 1967 and formed his own project. Gabe Lapano then took over as the primary vocalist and keyboardist for the group.