Jerry Burgan plays guitar, banjo, sings, and arranges much of the band’s music. Known as “The Keeper Of The Flame,” he is the only member of the band to have been on every album from 1965 to the present. He began playing with Michael Stewart after 8th grade when Mike’s brother, John Stewart of the Kingston Trio, gave him a banjo. Their first attempt lasted all afternoon and they learned Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd and Darlin’ Corey. When blistered fingertips and hoarse voices no longer fazed them, the Ridgerunners were soon born. The group tried various members and became quite well known in the coffee houses of Southern California prior to evolving into what would become We Five. Under the tutelage of John, Jerry began writing songs with Michael while in high school. In addition to having many of his songs recorded by We Five over the years, he has written and arranged television and radio commercials, corporate presentations, musicals, children’s songs, gospel, and contemporary praise songs. The title song from “Take Each Day As It Comes” was written by Jerry and used by KCBS and KNX FM, Los Angeles for station ID’s and as a theme song in the early 70’s. In addition, he worked as a vocal director with the New Fangled Dixie Corps at Disneyland, and was an arranger and guitarist on the Cabin Fever project for Debbie that was recorded at A&M in 1976.

Debbie Burgan Debbie (Graf) Burgan: recorded her first album at age 14. Several singing groups later, she became the female vocalist for the Los Angeles based folk group “The Lengendaires” with Jeff Tonkin and Michael Alley. They were one of the hottest folk groups in the L.A. San Gabriel Valley (winning the 1965 Hollywood Bowl Battle of the Bands “Vocal Division”). The L.A. Times described their sound as “folk rock” and hailed them as “fast becoming one of the entertainment industry’s hottest new performers.” At the request of President Johnson and former President Eisenhower, they performed at the People to People Fiesta at the New York World’s Fair, then appeared on the Art Linkletter Show, Hollywood Talent Scouts, and Regis Philbin Show, (in addition to performing on many other local television programs and at folk clubs in the Los Angeles area). The Lengendaires were one of the first groups to appear in music videos produced by the Debbie Reynolds Production Company. The videos were played on a machine similar to a juke box, called the Scopitone, and could be found all around the United States. The Legendaires eventually signed a recording contract with Mercury Records, and began recording with Mike Curb (later to become California’s Lieutenant Governor). Through Jeff Tonkin, Debbie met future husband Jerry Burgan who was in another popular folk group “The Ridgerunners.” When the Ridgerunners signed to record for A&M Records, they changed their name to We Five and moved to San Francisco. Soon after, Debbie put her own recording career on hold; and, moved to the bay area to marry Jerry.  Debbie began arranging music and singing with Mike Stewart and Jerry in 1964 (when Beverly Bivens was unable to perform, or rehearse) while still working with The Legendaires. She officially joined WE FIVE as the lead singer in 1968 and can be heard on four albums: Return of We Five, Catch the Wind, Take Each Day As It Comes and the Folk Rock Revival Sampler.

Bob Jones joined the pre WE FIVE Ridgerunners shortly after meeting Mike and Jerry at the University of San Francisco in 1963. His electric 6 and 12 string guitar work is one of the signature sounds of the “You Were On My Mind” and “Make Someone Happy” albums. In addition, Bob recorded five albums with Michael Bloomfield on which he played drums, guitar and sang. They also toured the United States and Canada for ten years including playing the Newport Jazz Festival.

Terry Rangno came to WE FIVE after a career as a child actor which included appearances in numerous major motion pictures including “Somebody Up There Likes Me” “Anything Goes” “Because They’re Young” “The Long Hot Summer” as well as many others. Terry also enjoyed a long career as a television actor with appearances in “Maveric” “Warner Brothers Presents” “Lassie” “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” “The Loretta Young Show” “The Red Skelton Show” “77 Sunset Strip and The Desilu Playhouse”. He is a fantastic bass player, vocalist, keyboardist and audio engineer.

Chris Burgan (Jerry and Debbie’s son) grew up surrounded by the music of WE FIVE He began appearing in concerts with the band in 1989 then became the group’s newest full time member shortly before the 1998 K-Earth 101 Legends of Rock ‘n Roll concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. A noted His lead guitar work, drumming and vocals adds a dynamic to the music that is both traditional and contemporary.

Jimmy Dunn:  A consumate pianist and keyboardist, Jimmy has played for years in spin off projects with Jerry, Debbie and Chris. With more than 40 years of musical experience, Jimmy Dunn is a renowned jazz artist and film composer who has toured with Paul Robie and the World Famous Platters, Waylon Jennings, the We Five, Diamonds, and more. Jimmy’s original music has been published for TV pilots, video games, and several soundtracks for films. Jimmy received his start at Sound House Recording Studios in Hollywood.

Tom Murry came to We Five after playing as a band member with hit makers Meredith Brookes and Paul O’Toole (Young Dubliners) in STAND. Schooled in various styles including rock, alternative, R&B, blues, pop and world music, Tom brings with his drumming an abundance of charm, experience, and professionalism.