While at KODJ, The Gunner formed an oldies cover band for the purpose of performing at station events.  He dusted off his drums, handed a tambourine to his wife, "Kelli Kelly", gave her the stage name of "Good Golly Miss Molly", gathered some really hot L.A. Musicians and the group became "Machine Gun Kelly and The Hit Men."  As a result of KODJ's promotion, the band took off!  "The Hit Men" was the opening act for just about every oldies concert that hit Los Angeles.

About "The Hit Men", Kelly recalls:
"I was very limited in the singing department, so I left most of that task to the rest of the band members.  However, it gave me the opportunity to take my 'radio shtick' on stage.  I still consider those days with 'The Hit Men' some of the most exciting times of my career."

The Hit Men are the opening act for
The Mamas and The Papas at Knott's Berry Farm.

"Do I what? Will I what?
Oh baby, You know what I like!"

 
 The Universal Amphitheatre features The Hit Men.

"Good Golly Miss Molly!"

 
Prior to The Beach Boys at The L.A. Coliseum