Career
In 1963, while in tenth grade, McNamara formed a rock and roll group with a few school mates. They christened their band Robin and the Hoods, performing locally in the New England area with McNamara as the lead vocalist. In 1969, he was introduced to composer / record producer Jeff Barry, who signed him to his Steed record label.
Lack of further chart success dubbed McNamara a one-hit wonder.