Welcome to this online community devoted to one of Philadelphia's biggest pop/rock acts of the '60s and early '70s, The Kit Kats, aka New Hope. If you are a former Kit Kat, this group is for you. If you've never heard of the band before and would like to learn more, this group is for you. If you fall somewhere in between...well, you get the idea.

We are gathered to share information and memorabilia pertaining to the band, its songs, and its members: "Big John" Bradley, Karl Hausman (aka Carl Hausman, Carl Hauseman, Carl von Hausman, and Karl Haussmann!), Ron Cichonski (aka Ron/Ronnie Shane), and the late Carson "Kit" Stewart. Discussions about related acts and/or the Philadelphia-area music scene of the Kit Kats' heyday are welcome, but please remember the main purpose of this group: to preserve the history and legacy of The Kit Kats.

Note: Non-members can view the message archive. Members can view the message archive, post messages, access links to Kit Kat-related sites, view and post photos, and listen to audio samples (posted with permission of the copyright holder).


Photo: Advertisement for Jamie/Guyden Dist. Corp. from 1966. Kit Kats featured alongside (inter)national hitmakers!