About the AUTHOR
Jim Colletta
Two brothers. One dream. Never Made It Big is the unforgettable story of a band that chased rock ‘n’ roll stardom through the highs and lows of the 1960s music scene—without ever hitting the big time.
About the AUTHOR
Jim Colletta
From garage rehearsals to local gigs, Jim and Tom Colletta’s band morphed through names like The Fysh, Mythical Rhythmicals, and Copyright 1923, battling equipment malfunctions, clashing egos, and the ever-elusive record deal. They wrote, played, and won several battles of the bands — all while living in the warm embrace of a big boisterous family in suburban L.A.
About the AUTHOR
Jim Colletta
Set against the electric backdrop of the 1960s and ‘70s, Never Made It Big is more than a rock memoir—it’s a coming-of-age tale, blending music, ambition, and the reality of dreams that don’t go as planned.
As the band experiments with new influences and songwriting inspired by college life, their journey reflects an era of cultural change. They never became legends, but their music—and their story—still plays on.