Peter Licavoli was one of the leaders of the Purple Gang.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Licavoli

Peter's son, Teddy Licavoli, had a band in the Detroit area during the '60s. the Human Beings. They released a few records, and this one was a small hit in Detroit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-M0CszyGLQ