MEMBERS
This section shows a list of former members of The Institution. If you have additional information, please contact us.
co-founder and special effects guitar
Rubin was active from the founding of the band in 1965 until the fall of 1967, and joined the band for occasional gigs in the summers of 1968 and 1969.
Marvin Coopersmith
co-founder and lead guitar
Coopersmith was active from the founding of the band in 1965 and throughout much of its existence.
co-founder, guitar, and vocals
Duff was active from the founding of the band in 1965 and throughout its existence.
Richard Lester
co-founder and lead singer
Lester was active from the founding of the band in 1965 and throughout most of its existence. Rich died in 1996 at the age of 47.
Other Members:
Glenn Horowitz, drums
Jack Whelan, drums
Steve Wryzinski, bass guitar
Alan Eric “Ricky” Rackin, bass guitar (of Richard & the Young Lions fame; deceased)
Jeffrey Knapp, poetry (deceased)
Pat Moast, bass guitar
Jean-Paul LaMond, drums
Russ Frame, keyboards
Janette Greene, keyboards
Benjie Williams, keyboards
Joey Kramer, drums (soon after to be with Aerosmith)
Jan Criss, bass guitar (deceased)