Marc
Britton ~ Guitar
Chuck
Burbank ~ Vocals
Michael
Derosier ~ Drums
Tom
Johnson ~ Drums
Steve
"Bumper" Morgan ~ Bass
Vaughn
McKelvey ~ Guitar
Tim
O'Cane ~ Organ
Eric
Peterson ~ Organ
John
Saba ~ Guitar
John
Schneider ~ Guitar
Ken
Stoner ~ Drums
Lights
and Sound
Larry
Gearon
Larry
Gearon
Steve
"Bumper" Morgan
Blizzard was from the Shoreline - Edmonds - Lynnwood area. It started as a local regular at the "Battle of the Bands" high school dances and fraternities. Eventually they graduated to the Phoenix Club & Trolly Club in Seattle and then the tavern circuit.They were young players at that, but quite busy to the point that at a particular gig at the Owl Tavern in Lynnwood, the band actually had to take a night off so Bumper, Eric and Michael could go through High School commencement.
Eventually, in its last stages, they all moved to a band house on Capitol Hill, and then to Spokane. At that point, the group was considered an "underground" band and was playing quite a few originals. Any of the covers at that time were not AM radio tunes... a fond creative memory.
Steve "Bumper" Morgan, June 2002
The below photo was taken in Cliff Park, across the street from our luxurious band house in Spokane. After arriving from Seattle, we moved into one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in town. Even though we kept a low profile, our wealthy neighbors were upset (and frightened) to see a bunch of 'hippie' musicians residing in their midst. We lived in that house June through October of 71 when we were forced out by way of a city ordinance declaring that no more than two last names may occupy a single family dwelling in that neighborhood. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.... and it really impressed the chicks!
Chuck Burbank, March 2006
Blizzard when they were known as Old Friends - Photo Courtesy of Tom Johnson