Karl D. Pettit, III – Social Chairman, Cap & Gown Club

Princeton University/Cap & Gown 1966-1967

The Untouchable

At Princeton University I was the Social Chairman for the Cap & Gown Club – one of the prestigious student eating clubs on Prospect Street. Not only were eating clubs the setting for dining, but they were renown for throwing great weekend parties. During my tenure, our noteworthy bands included the likes of the Thorton Sisters, and Bo Diddley for the big weekends, but local bands for the off-weekends. Our absolutely favorite local band was the ‘Untouchable’ – a rising all-girl rock band of Princeton locals. I estimate that they were our weekend band for more than twelve shows over my two years as Social Chairman. The Untouchable has gone down in rock & roll history as the first all-girl rock and roll band that played professionally. At regional rock concerts, they were the opening band for the likes of: The Beach Boys at Rider College, Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs, The Critters, and The Lemon Pipers along with Junior Walker & the All Stars at Dillon Gym. They also were the opening band for Gladys Knight & The Pips at the Allentown, State Fair, and The Grateful Dead, Deep Purple & Pink Floyd at the Electric Circus in NY – all of the unforgettable rock bands that began in the 60s.