Guestbook Entries
2001
In Reverse Chronological Order
Monday 12/31/2001 3:10:38pm
Name: Eric Bauer
E-Mail: SpectorNS5@aol.com
Referred By: Friend
Location: BonneyLake,Wa.
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Seeking Dean Whitbeck- Drummer Benny & The Bad Guys, The Rooks, P.O.Lice, CottonMouth, Olympia,Wa.Monday 12/31/2001 1:01:32am
Name: beth bartlett
E-Mail: jazyygrl@aol.com
Referred By: Friend
Location: alabama
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: a friends band...rare blend..his dad is in it and was the lead singer...very cool to find...:) thanksMonday 12/31/2001 0:51:28am
Name: Doug Davis
E-Mail: davis102751@juno.com
Homepage Title: The Relics
Homepage URL: http://www.expage.com/relicsrock
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: I have many more bands not listedSunday 12/30/2001 11:17:00pm
Name: ed nadorozny
E-Mail: nadoroznyed@hotmail.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: this is for doug cuthbert the guy who is so sad about the missinformation about the night train revue. you were in the group why don't
you give us some information about the group instead of gripping about misinformation. i don't know your situation with the current group but from
hearing the few songs that you recorded they are great! there's nothing to be bitter about. i would have killed to play in a top notch group like the
night train revueSunday 12/30/2001 0:37:39am
Name: Bill Cleland
E-Mail: moparfreaks@qwest.net
Referred By: Friend
Location: Black Diamond Wa.
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Thanks very much for sorting thru the(almost impossible) bands history I sent you,and getting it right.ThanksSaturday 12/29/2001 8:45:19pm
Name: Mike Durbin
E-Mail: mike.durbin@gte.net
Referred By: Friend
Location: Arlington,wa
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments:Saturday 12/29/2001 7:07:27pm
Name: Webmaster PNW Bands
E-Mail: Webmaster@PNWBands.com
Homepage Title: Bands of the Great Pacific Northwest
Homepage URL: http://pnwbands.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Ref Doug's entry below... Doug, wish you had left an e-mail address so I could respond directly. This website is created by the bands and musicians themselves with their input. If you have some corrections to the page for Night Train Revue, drop us an e-mail and we'll correct the page.(Web Slave Comment: Since the 2001 entry by Doug (see below), Doug has contributed quite a bit of valued information to the Website. Thank you, Doug! Sammy, July 2006)
Saturday 12/29/2001 5:54:33pm
Name: doug cuthbert
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: With so much misinformation regarding the Night Train Revue,its history, membership and achievements that I am overwhelmed with sadness.Thursday 12/27/2001 11:41:20pm
Name: Steve Jensen
E-Mail: OregonFlyr@computermail.net
Homepage Title: Northwest Rock and Roll
Homepage URL: http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/northwestclassicrockandroll
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: The Rotation (sixties band), Seaside Oregon/The Pypo Club, Posters from "The Civic" in Chehalis Washington circa 1966..please let me know if you have ANY information of these bands/venues. I have pics and posters copies I will gladly share.Thursday 12/27/2001 6:42:33am
Name: Don Diego DeVega
E-Mail: ToonHunter@aol.com
Referred By: Neighbor's Dog
Location: At My Front Door
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: I am looking for any "Jr.Cadillac" stuff on CD..!!
Will Trade or Sell Autographed Mint Condition "Jr.Cadillac" 'Classic' Vinyl.
Email me with your info.Wednesday 12/26/2001 1:57:14pm
Name: robert swanson
E-Mail: robert.a.swanson@boeing.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: YesWednesday 12/26/2001 5:07:08am
Name: Tom Creason
E-Mail: Trx51@aol.com
Homepage Title: Guitar Ditty's
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: NoWednesday 12/26/2001 3:53:56am
Name: Dylan England
E-Mail: shaggymon@aol.com
Referred By: I was kidnapped!
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: NoMonday 12/24/2001 11:17:25pm
Name: steve rick and tom spake
E-Mail: stevenherm@aol.com ctspake@qwest.net
Referred By: Friend
Location: tacoma washington
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: interested in chinook, e-mail more info.questions???? may have somethingMonday 12/24/2001 2:08:01pm
Name: Terry McKinley
E-Mail: terrym@graphicadserv.com
Referred By: E-Mail
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: I started the Tikis in 1963-64. We later became the Tikis and Fabulons around 1965-66. I was very pleased to find out about your web page. I was e-mailed by Mike Roholt who played bass for me in the tikis. If you need any info please contact me.
Thanks,Terry McKinleySunday 12/23/2001 1:01:45pm
Name: JR Wolfe
E-Mail: JRWOLFESYTR@AOL.COm
Referred By: Scotty beamed me here by mistake
Location: Denver,Colorado
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: Seasns greetings Sammy..luv the site and your undying love of NW music. looking forward t getting that Cd yu hinted about during your AOL days. Take careSunday 12/23/2001 4:34:28am
Name: Debra Kennard
E-Mail: arbed_drannek@yahoo.com
Referred By: My Cat
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: Does anyone remember Jerry Miller? He lives here in Tacoma and is still playing. I love this site.
Oh yeah, "Merry Christmas and have a safe and happy New Year."
Debra KennardSunday 12/23/2001 4:05:11am
Name: angie
E-Mail: angelagali@hotmail.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Location: buffalo,n.y.
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: I would like info on the counterfeit "color photo" lp "Fabulous Wailers". This still being offersd as "Real" I was offered a copy for $100. Seems high for countrerfeit. Info?Saturday 12/22/2001 12:16:53am
Name: Danny King
E-Mail: northriver44@aol.com
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: as a Die hard old rocker, I say thanks,nae many thanks to the folks who put this together! neat site to revisit some old memories! our little corner of the world has produced some truly great Bands! (mebbee it's the rain?)Friday 12/21/2001 7:31:37pm
Name: Pat McCann
E-Mail: southlanders@aol.com
Homepage Title: The Southlanders
Homepage URL: http://pnwbands.com/southlanders.html
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Great Page, Thank you very much for going out of your way and doing this.Thursday 12/20/2001 10:34:03p
Name: Debra Kennard
E-Mail: arbed_drannek@yahoo.com
Referred By: Friend
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Comments: This is such a great web site. It brings back so much memories. Is there anyone that remembers the 'Peanut Gallery' dance club. We were a big part of the dance halls and music that was happening back in the 60's. I love this!!!!
Debra KennardThursday 12/20/2001 8:52:15am
Name: Steve Ennis
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Location: Olympia, Washington
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: Regarding Chuck and Mary's message: You are spot-on about Prince Paul and the Serfs. I remember them playing at UPS on several occaisions (I also think I caught the at the Red Carpet several times. They were really good and always seemed to be having one hell of a time when they played. Dug their "uni's" too. Sort of a Paul Revere & the Raiders meets The Kinks style, I recall. Also great to hear several members are still making music. There was another group out of Centralia at about the same time who had a really good sound. This band I can't seem to tap into the memory banks to come up with a name, but they played at UPS also and were one of the first NW groups I saw that was experimenting with direct reverb on their mics. If anybody can come with the name, I'm sure some others might be interested as to their whereabouts. They're not listed in the site which, by the way, is fantastic! Sam is definitely no sham! Keep it up!.............. Steve.Wednesday 12/19/2001 10:48:57pm
Name: Nathan Fraser
E-Mail: novmay_72@hotmail.com
Referred By: Web Ring
Location: British Columbia
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: We would like to see superstar Jim Fraser reinlisted as a rock and roll megastud!!!! If Mick Jaggar can do it why can't Jim???? Your greatest fans, Nathan and Corrinna.Wednesday 12/19/2001 2:15:03pm
Name: GARY RUHL
E-Mail: RUHLER@worldnet.att.net
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: I have pictures and stuff from GABRIEL, PEECE, FOXFIRE, ETC.Tuesday 12/18/2001 11:55:26pm
Name: Steve Jensen
E-Mail: trident743@peoplepc.com
Homepage Title: Northwest Classic Rock and Roll
Homepage URL: http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/northwestclassicrockandroll
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: Centralia Rollerdrome, Centralia Armory, Chehalis Civic (above the police station) Playquato Ballroom, Pypo Club in Seaside Oregon---does anyone remember these??...I graduated from Centralia in 1965...grew up wishing I had the "stuff" to be part of the great bands that roamed the Northwest but had to be content with fast cars and loose women...can't have it all!! If anyone has any mind melds from this time and space PLEASE drop me a note. I have a few original posters and pics I will gladly share copies of. If anyone has ANY pics, posters or anything related to the best sound of the era.. please let me know.Tuesday 12/18/2001 5:19:35pm
Name: Dale Selch
E-Mail: daleselch@msn
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: I am seeking former band mates: Chris Michels, originaly from Billings, Montana. Played Violin in Applejack from Spokane, Wa. 1972-1974. Jim McClellan, soundman for Bighorn approx. 1972 or 73, sound for Applejack 1974-76. Last known address Norman, OK. Any surviving friends or relatives of the band "Montana" who were killed in plane crash 1985 or 86. Some of the players in this band were in Whiskeyjack from Spokane, WA. in the 70's. Any info appreciated greatly.Tuesday 12/18/2001 12:43:31am
Name: Dennis R. Dudley
E-Mail: bluesboss22@hotmail..com
Referred By: The Devil made me do it
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: Sammy - 700 is in your sights now!!!
If this isn't the best "trip down memory lane" for those of us who grew up in the Great Pacific NW I don't know what is!!!! EMP take note - this is what makes things go in the PNW!!!!Monday 12/17/2001 10:14:58pm
Name: Bob McCarthy
E-Mail: bob_darlene_mccarthy@msn.com
Referred By: Another Website
Location: Pleasant Hill CA
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: Great site! Nice to see someone taking the initiative and document some of this Area's great music. Great job, keep it up.Sunday 12/16/2001 9:41:12pm
Name: ray wood
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: My brother, Chuck, and neighbor,Norman McVeigh,Started playing rockabilly music together in 1954 and by early 1955 had formed the nucleus of a band called the Rhythm Rockets. This group led by myself, the youngest member. We introduced quite a few other young players to the joys of a teenage band. We gigged alot as my parents were very supportive. We played the 4th of july celebration in Brownville,Washington,(mine and my brothers hometown), on top of the newly built firehall in 1956 and also the kitsap county fair that same year.Lee Parker of the Sharps, also of Kitsap county, was in attendance that day at the fair and I got him up to sing . I let him play my guitar and the people loved him. He has since told me that it was a pivotal moment in his life. I left the area in Dec. 1959 with touring uso show for the far east, and didn't get back till Aug. 1967. The USA and the music scene had changed alot in those eight years so we didn't try to put it back together at that time. The other two original members and myself, get together once a week and play 50ies music now. If you are interested in having the Rhythm Rockets listed, I have pictures and such and a list of people who passed through it.Sunday 12/16/2001 10:32:42am
Name: Dallas Hoopes
Homepage Title: N/A
Referred By: I was kidnapped!
Location: Tacoma, WA
Comments: Merry Christmas to cousin Rod Nichols and all of the members of Flashback. I didn't realize that the band ended in '95. I had supposed that it still convened occaisionally.
Oh well, "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" to all.
dh
PS I still have my T-shirt.Thursday 12/13/2001 0:13:58am
Name: Chuck and Mary Evans
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Location: Aspen, Colorado
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: Prince Paul and the Serfs! Unbelievable! My wife and I met at one of their gigs in Tacoma. Incrdibly entertaining and could really deliver a good time. Understood they did a "Toga" event somewhere dressed in the Roman garb and brought the house down. Caught their act later at the Uof Dub's Las Vegas Night with Mel Torme (Of all people). They kicked ass! Wish somebody would supply some photos, etc. We always told our kids and friends about these guys. Good to know somebody else remembers. They could really put on a show. Thanks for the nostalgia.Tuesday 12/11/2001 7:43:49pm
Name: PJ FLAMING
Referred By: Friend
Location: BEAVERTON OR.
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Comments: THIS IS A GREAT SITE. I HAVE TOLD SEVERAL FRIENDS AND THEY HAVE REGISTERED THEIR OLD GARAGE BANDS. IF I EVER GET THE TIME WE WILL IMORTALIZE OURSELVES IN THE NW BANDS OF YESTERYEAR.WE WERE "THE SAINTS" AND LATER "THE BETTER THINGS" ABOUT 64' TO 68'. 8 MONTHS AGO WE WERE IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING OUR BAND BACK TOGETHER WHEN OUR LEAD GUITAR CAME DOWN WITH CANCER PASSED AWAY IN SEPT. STILL HAVE HOPES OF DOING SOMETHING AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR LOOKS LIKE YOU NEED A LITTLE MORE ACTIVITY OUT OF THE PORTLAND METRO AREA. GUESS WE WILL HAVE TO DIG UP SOME MORE OF THE OLD BANDS FOR YOU. SHOW SEATTLE THAT PORTLAND ROCKS TOO!Monday 12/10/2001 9:33:55pm
Name: Brian & Jenifer Cloherty
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: NoMonday 12/10/2001 9:47:35am
Name: Terry Anderson
Referred By: Friend
Location: tacoma
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: I was in (4)Bands,The Clover,The West Coast Movement,The Special Delivery, and The Epiasodes.Monday 12/10/2001 1:38:30am
Name: Mike Daily
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Redmond, Washington
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Played with "Everyday People" between 1969 and 1974. Apricot Brandy after that until 1976.Sunday 12/09/2001 11:38:32pm
Name: Denise Grant (formerly Enns)
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Comments: I was married to Rick Enns, who was in Mock Duck and UEL -just wanted to leave a note to say that Rick was (is?) a huge talent as bassplayer, singer, and primarily songwriter. Favourite song? "Afraid of the Dark". Hi Roger- it's been 24 years since I last saw you!! DeniseSunday 12/09/2001 4:22:52pm
Name: lukas miller
Referred By: My Cat
Location: new orleans
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: Hey, I am the son of Randy Miller (Tao Chemical Company), and thus related to Ernie Misner as well. I know Tom Morgan to some extent and Little Bill I have conversed with on occasion. Thanks to whoever is responsible for this website for giving these great musicans and human beings some credit for their efforts.Sunday 12/09/2001 1:58:42pm
Name: Bryce A. Thumser
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Wichita, KS
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: I just typed in THUMSER in my search engine, and I found this. I'm always interested to find someone with the same last name as me.Saturday 12/08/2001 2:27:31am
Name: Shelley Craig-Deal
Referred By: The Devil made me do it
Location: Eatonville, Washington
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: It is great to see these bands on here. My Dad, Terry Craig is in two of them. The Mercy Boys and the Chancelors. Now I can say, look kids, there's gramps!! Keep up the nice work. Regards, ShelleyThursday 12/06/2001 2:46:02am
Name: John Binner
E-Mail: johnbinner@hotmail.com
Referred By: Friend
Location: Seattle Wa.
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: Was referred to this sit by my brother in law.He used to be in the group The NotationsWednesday 12/05/2001 4:46:21pm
Name: Fred Raxter
E-Mail: fred.raxter@delta.
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Atlanta
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: Great website that reflects a ton of work on your part! Those of us that were lucky enough to have experienced the Northwest music scene (in my case, the '60s) appreciate all the memories. Thanks to all that contributed.Wednesday 12/05/2001 4:16:11pm
Name: Randy Miller
Referred By: Friend
Location: Colville WA
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Great Site! Brings back a flood of good memories. Rock & Roll FOREVER! RMWednesday 12/05/2001 2:10:04pm
Name: Hunt Decker
E-Mail: desertbunnies@msn.com
Referred By: Friend
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: Great site guys.
Best time in my life was in the band.Tuesday 12/04/2001 10:53:18pm
Name: Dale Selch
E-Mail: daleselch@msn.com
Homepage URL: http://www.newampatriot.com
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Does any one remember a song by the Bards released in about 1970 or so called "Our Love"? Anyone have a copy? Also, anyone know the REAL Liverpool Five story? You know, really English or not, from Spokane, etc. Anyone who played the Roller rink in Richland, Wa.in the 60's e-mail me with your memories-doing some research for a project. Thanks for a GREAT website!!!Tuesday 12/04/2001 4:20:21pm
Name: Ernie Misner
Referred By: Friend
Location: Tacoma, WA
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Greetings to all! If you remember South Tacoma in it's heyday with the Hi-Hat, Players, Johnny's Ranch, Red Carriage, Lou's Place, or my band, the TAO Chemical Company... please write to me and say hello. Peace and Love to all, (rpm14k@aol.com) Ernie MisnerTuesday 12/04/2001 7:18:14am
Name: Timothy Ford
E-Mail: tkford@att.net
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Comments: Web guy-- coolest website I've ever been to. Fabulous. My name is Timothy Ford. I graduated from Eisenhower high school in Yakima in 1968. In the summers, I worked for Mac Keith of KJR & Associates in the Seattle area off and on from 1965 until 1967. Mac promoted "dances" throughout the Northwest from about 1964-ish through until the end of the "dance" era, when rock festivals and concerts took over. We worked the Target Ballroom, a city park in Kent, the Avalon on Aurora which later became something else, a place in Bellevue, etc. Later (1966-is) Mac brought bands to Eastern Washington. At the Seattle area gigs, he Sonics played regularly, as did George Washington and the Cherry Bombs, Don & the Goodtimes and certain bands from outside the PNW, like the Wailers (Out Of Our Tree)--definitely not the Bob Marley band.
I lived in Seattle during those summers and in Yakima during the school year. Whenever Mac promoted a dance in Yakima during the fall/winter/spring, he would call me. I usually took tickets or counted the patrons with a clicker.
The Kingsmen and Paul Revere were too big for these gigs.
I was the all-purpose tech/roadie/gofer of the Gentlemen Wilde and the manager for another band called the Lost Souls (not the one from Victoria). Both were from Yakima.
I vaguely remember someone telling us about the other Lost Souls.
The Yakima Lost Souls were together from about 1965 or 6 to 1968. The lead singer was Al Fearon; Rick Norgard played lead guitar; Vernon Palm played drums; Bradley Leroy Eliason played bass on Epiphone??, McCartney-style. Randy Knowles played rhythm guitar. We traveled to our gigs in a 1954 Pontiac hearse, white and grey on the outside and blood red felt in the back.
These Lost Souls were the dominant dance band in Yakima and the Yakima Valley, after the Gentle Wilde disbanded. We played at least one gig a week, usually more. We usually split the door 50-50 with promoter. We played almost weekly at the Yakima YMCA. The door usually was good for about 250 to 500 dollars, at $1 a crack to get in.
Don (Galucci) & the Goodtimes were very influential with all the local dance bands, as of course were the Kingsmen, the Sonics and Paul Revere--and of course Danny & the Seniors. Later, in 1969, Tiny Tony and the Statics had changed his band name to International Brick and gigged a lot in Eastern Washington.
In Eastern Washington it was a big event when Merilee Rush was the headliner and that was before "Angel orf the Morning." The Lost Souls practiced at Vernon Palm's parents house on South 34 or 35th. He was the next door neighbor of Frank Monaco, the drummer for the Gentlemen Wilde. Both bands played quite a few Dave Green tunes. Everybody played Long Green, Money, Little Latin Lupe Lu, Louie Louie, etc. The Gentlemen Wild had an orignal song that got some airplay, even though they never cut a single, called "Baby Huey." It was a take-off on "Jolly Green Giant." It went:
Six foot nine and 245
he's the biggest baby alive
oh don't get mad
Baby Huey
don't get mad at me
oh no oh no
don't get mad at me
The bass player for the Gentlemen Wilde, Chris Norgard, was the older brother of the Lost Souls' lead guitarist Rik. Chris was nearly killed in a car crash in the early 1970's and Rik died in a car crash in Renton in 1973 or so.
(Dan) Kim Thomas of the Gentlemen Wilde was my best friend when I was a sophomore in high school. He wrote several good ballady songs.
Joe Coffman also wrote a bit.
Jim Selzler, the lead singer of the GW, is still famous for being the toughest guy in Yakima.
The Gentlemen Wilde played a Danny & the Seniors song called Sandy. During that whole time, doing the "gator" was illegal, I guess, because it was too suggestive. There was almost no interaction with the Latino and black kids at our gigs. We were almost all from Eisenhower, Yakima's all-white school. (Joe Coffman went to Selah high and was the same age as Frank Monaco; they graduated in 1966, a year before Jim Selzler and Chris Norgard and two years before Daniel Kim Thomas.
The Lost Souls were more consistently employed than the Gentlemen Wilde were. The Lost Souls were a bit more bubble gum, playing 3-4 Monkees tunes (I Wanna Be Free, Last Train to Clarksville, ???). The Gentlemen Wilde never wore outfits, as far as I can recall; the Lost Souls wore turquoise velveteen Paul Revere outfits, complete with ruffles and tri-corner hats. Both bands played "Kicks" and several other Paul Revere hits, but the outfits the Lost Souls wore were more like the uniform of some bands rather than a tribute.
Both bands did "steps," because the crowd expected it, but they were always a bit embarrassed by the clumsy guitar swinging. Every local band I ever heard in that era played "(Come on, Baby) Let the Goodtimes Roll." Like almost every band at the time in the area, the Gentlemen Wilde and the Lost Souls used Fender amps--Bassmans for the bass and
Showmans for the guitars.
Al Fearon, Randy Knowles and Rik Norgard graduated from Eisenhower in 1967; Vernon Palm in 1969. Brad Eliason was much younger and went to Davis High, I believe. Al was an actor who went to college to study drama; I'll find out what happened to Randy Knowles and Vernon Palm. As I said, Rik died very young.
It seemed like every band from that era played this joke-song:
See that girl in the big red truck
She can't drive but she sure can...shift.
The Lost Souls also played some Association, Trogs, Them, etc. Everybody played Gloria and most played She's Not There. Wooly Bully. 96 Tears. The Kinks got covered a lot. Guys waited for The House of the Rising Sun to ask girls to dance because it was so slow and long. Rik really dug the Yardbirds so the band played some of that.
Al Fearon's big showstopper (besides I Wanna Be Free) was Eleanor Rigby.
As I said, the Lost Souls regularly made good money. At the height in 1967, we would average $300 a gig, a lot for the times. I usually got ten percent and the band split the rest. Vernon Palm's dad didn't want the band to pay me. I think he figured he should be getting the money as the band practiced at his house.
Vernon Palm was the heartthrob of the band. Rik was a @#%$! good guitar player. Randy sang and played consistently well. Brad was the most artistically ambitious, but couldn't sing much. He sang "Act Naturally" a la Ringo, which was the only song with a country beat I ever heard either band play.
When the psychedlic era arrived (quite late) to Yakima in late 1967-68, the band played some of those hits, like Sgt. Pepper and Count Five and the Psychotics. But the hippie era signaled the end of the dance culture. With free love, nobody had to try to get a "dry-@#%$!" on the dance floor to "Sandy" by Danny & the Seniors.
Soon, Three Dog Night and similar bands were playing Yakima and most of the kids either went to The Eagle's Hall in Seattle to hear big names or bought records and zoned out. While Janis Joplin was huge in Seattle, Iron Butterfly and Vanilla Fudge were more popular in Yakima. The only place local bands played was the typical high school function. By 1975 there was no local band scene at all in Yakima. The local hotel bars usually imported some group from L.A. who played Proud Mary and Mandy with equal mediocrity. The Doobie Brothers typified the taste of Yakima during that era, as they still do.
In the early 70's I was friendly with Steve Friedson of the Kingsmen, who lived on Capitol Hill with Barry Curtis, who was about to marry Milton Katims daughter, I believe. Barry had gone to Eisenhower High in Yakima in the early 60's. Steve came from Portland and was a fencing aficionado.
Louie Louie is the national anthem.
Thanks again.
Timothy FordMonday 12/03/2001 1:35:24pm
Name: Joseph Turner
E-Mail: Turnerjhotblues@aol.com
Referred By: Friend
Location: Seattle, wa
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: I'm the son of Tim Turner, and He has a TIM Turner band going, I do recall hanging out in the 70's with his music, it was like the doors movie, it was pretty good to be out at that time where West Seattle had a flourish of music goin' on, keep on Rocking in the free world
Friday 11/30/2001 11:12:49pm
Name: Linda Asher (Ranger)(Hurevitz)
E-Mail: vitzz@earthlink.net
Referred By: Friend
Location: Los Angeles
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Jerry Ranger and I would be happy to provide you with more accurate and complete information on the New Deal Rhythm BandFriday 11/30/2001 3:38:47pm
Name: Paul Landau
E-Mail: pgl@deainc.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: yahoo
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: I was talking old PDX bands with a friend and surfed in. Found what I was looking for " Wheatfield"Tuesday 11/27/2001 7:23:28pm
Name: Mark Macham
E-Mail: arkameenus@yahoo.com
Referred By: Friend
Location: Cloquet, Mn. VIA Everett,Wa.
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Hey Sammy, Thank you...GR8 job!!!!! and all who read these guest sign ins, NW BANDS ROCK!!!!!!! From Clearview to Pastor Flash... Thanks for Rockin my sox off and who knows...maybe someday I'll be able to hear again!!! CLEARVIEW: John Fischer-bass, Kirby Aumick-lead guitar replaced Steve Newton,First lead guitar and thats me on the drums eh.PASTOR FLASH: Dan Heggem (RIP)-lead guitar,vocals, Dave Horton-2nd lead guitar,Dave Cason replaced Horton on 2nd lead guitar,Wayne(face)Jahnke-bass,Laurel???what IS your last name anyway-vocals and...me again on Drums. Couldn't have had a better time!!! I am still rockin and so is Wayne,Dave Cason,Kirby and John all of who are in Washington still.....wish Scotty would beam me there!!! Thanks to all of the gr8 musicians I have had the pleasure of jammin with(and u know who u are!!) Since I can't hear anymore, send me an E-mail.....I think I can still read(if I can find my glasses!!) TORIA!!!! Stop hiding them!!!....hehheh...Mark(arkameenus-studor-porter-blitz)Macham AKA Schwartzenegger OH YEAH.... Cason.....is that a cardboard cutout of you with Pastor Flash??? I think the guy behind the drums in Clearview is really Gumby @#%$! it!!!
Monday 11/26/2001 10:20:35pm
Name: Peter Boliszczuk
E-Mail: ladybb@telus.net
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: I stumbled across the very first record that I ever owned. I thought that it had vanished decades ago. It's a 45 "Night train to Tunisia" on the flip side " Dance of the Ookpiks" by the Regents on a Quality Records lable. Is this the Regents of the NW? The record is from the early 60s Please let me know if you have the data. thanksMonday 11/26/2001 8:02:41pm
Name: Jenna Scimeca
Referred By: The Devil made me do it
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: NoSunday 11/25/2001 10:25:18am
Name: J. Love
E-Mail: elanmgmt@ev1.net
Referred By: I clicked and here I am!
Location: Spring, Texas
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: Great Site! You should try to add "Where they are now's".Sunday 11/25/2001 7:41:00am
Name: Leslie Miller
E-Mail: reniorzgirl@aol.com
Referred By: Scotty beamed me here by mistake
Location: Houston
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: What a cool site..........I want more!!!!!!!Sunday 11/25/2001 0:32:17am
Name: Brian Pulham
E-Mail: cb82599brian@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: Powell River District Public Library
Homepage URL: http://www.powellriverlibrary.ca/brian.htm
Referred By: I was kidnapped!
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: This site is a winner!Wednesday 11/21/2001 1:22:30am
Name: Webmaster PNW Bands
E-Mail: Webmaster@PNWBands.com
Homepage Title: Bands fo the Great Pacific Northwest
Homepage URL: http://PNWBands.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: To: Curious Pegasus Fan.... You didn't leave an e-mail address, so I can't write back to you other than through the guestbook. The Pegasus page at Pnwbands.com/pegasus.html currently only has three band members listed. We are waiting for more information to be provided. At this moment we can not say for certain that the person you met was or was not a member of the Pegasus band represented in our website.
WebmasterTuesday 11/20/2001 11:41:20pm
Name: Curious Pegasus Fan....seeking info
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: I recently encountered somebody named Glen Bui in Washington State, he claims to have been a member of Pegasus. Could you verify this info for me.Tuesday 11/20/2001 4:44:53pm
Name: C.
E-Mail: leela44@hotmail.com
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: British Columbia
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: Well done and scary! Glad they (Twitch) "reformed" drifting away from the Satanic stuff. I am related to the Steeksma bros. Pleased to see a good record of the band history.Tuesday 11/20/2001 1:03:00pm
Name: James Keating
E-Mail: james.keating@grubb-ellis.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: I am trying to contact Jacques Moiteret, a childhood neighbor and friend. Any idea where he is, email, etc? My # is 206.225.2200. Any
help appreciated.Tuesday 11/20/2001 2:28:40am
Name: Gary DeVost
E-Mail: garry_devost@telus.net
Referred By: E-Mail
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Colin sent this site to me, I was pretty surprised to see the Twich / Blind Date stuff. Great memories, but a few names are missing in the Twich archives...Two bass players who replaced Colin, the first was Norm Sawyer, and then Simon Williams. Also, I replaced Denis Blackman who was in the band at that time who's name wasn't mentioned.
I have been in a few bands since, I started "Rawhide & Lace" on Vancouver Island in 1991, then started Silverado Spurs" in late '95. Then I joined forces with my current partner, Gene "Gino" Cardoni as the "Reckless Duo" with whom are very busy playing every weekend for the past five years.
FYI, I started playing back in the 60's on the East Coast (Montreal)Had a 3 piece group "The Mynd" playing EXPO 67, then with "The Floyd Jones Group" and "The Pop's Merrilly" before moving to Vancouver in the early seventies.
Hope you can use whatever info you can to update Twich......
Thanks for your time and input into this, it is much appreciated.
Gary D.Monday 11/19/2001 8:18:15pm
Name: Gene Cordoni
E-Mail: bambinogino@shaw.ca
Referred By: The Devil made me do it
Location: Maple Ridge, B.C.
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: Gary Devost now plays in the Reckless duo with me. He sent me this. Dennis Blackman used to play keyboards for me in 80's for awhile. I understand he also did a stint with Twitch. Gino out.
Saturday 11/17/2001 10:29:36pm
Name: Tim Hill
E-Mail: tch @foxinternet.net
Homepage Title: Iceberg City
Homepage URL: http://www.prostar.com/web/freeze/freeze.htm
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Spanaway Washington
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Here is a list of the bands I was in
The Henchmen
The legendary sunshine
scott free
showdown
James Lawell band
trio w/chuck heinold, and larry melsten
jet
the wonderband
jim ells and fox
nightwatch
saddlehorn
bittercreek
pony express
missouri freeze
the freeze
the southlandersFriday 11/16/2001 9:07:16am
Name: MIKE ROE
E-Mail: NOBEACH@HOTMAIL.COM
Referred By: Another Website
Location: SEDONA, AZ
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: I GOT HERE BY LOOKING UP CLASSMATES FROM WILSON HIGH IN TACOMA.(1965) WE DID LIVE IN THE TIME OF THE
BEST MUSIC EVER PRODUCED BY "LOCAL" BANDS. THE SOUNDS HAVE BEEN IMITATED BY MANY BUT PERFECTED BY FEW.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST 60'S MUSIC RULES.YES, I DID MARRY CHERLY WAHLSTROM.Friday 11/16/2001 2:39:55am
Name: Robert Lowery
E-Mail: RL4360@aol.com
Referred By: Friend
Location: Seattle
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: I haven't seen the whole site as yet but find the concept a great idea for NW music fans.Thursday 11/15/2001 10:17:15pm
Name: mike barriatua
E-Mail: bossid@mcleodusa.net
Homepage Title: www.bosstechid.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Location: Boise Idaho
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: Does anyone out there know what ever happened to that great band The Bards from Moses Lake, Wash.? Music from the mid 60's.....
Mike B.Thursday 11/15/2001 1:17:51pm
Name: John DuVal
E-Mail: zfogcaster@aol.com
Referred By: The Devil made me do it
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: the years 1961 to 1965 are incorrect. The band lasted till the summer of 1967.I replaced Ron Ferrante as guitar player in September of '64.Just after that date we started recording and secured our contract. I brought in Bill, John Goldman and Gary Welk at a later date. I left the band in April of '67 and the rest of the members disbanded in July of that same year.
Kind regards
John DuValTuesday 11/13/2001 7:15:32am
Name: Onyx
E-Mail: onyxband@yahoo.co.uk
Homepage URL: http://www.geocities.com/onyxband
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Halesowen, England
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: Hi from one Onyx to another.
Please check out our site.Monday 11/12/2001 9:16:57am
Name: Rick Harris
E-Mail: rlh1951@hotmail.com
Homepage Title: Sage
Homepage URL: http://pnwbands.com/sage.html
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Location: Denver, CO and Washington D.C.
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Hi -
Just found your site by looking for some old musical chums I played with for years around the PNW in different incarnations of the Daze of the Week. I started out as the drummer for the Crestmen in 63-65. Later, I played with a local band with members from Tacoma and University Place called "The Thornes." This was a high school band and we giged around Tacoma/Seattle and the penninsula at high school dances frat parties at UPS, PLU, UW,and the south sound area in Olympia, etc.In addition, i was recording at Audio in Seattle with Kerny at the helm, with members from the Daze of the Week and other assorted musicians. Later, we also recorded at Wiley Griffith Studio (if you could call it that) in Ruston. Bands (such as the Sonics) will remember the great acoustics complements of the egg cartons on the walls and ceiling. Anyway, thought I would drop you a note. All of those recordigs at Audio and Wiley's still exist as members of the Daze and another band called Sage still have them. I graduated from Wilson High School. Thanks.
Rick Harris
Friday 11/09/2001 2:05:30pm
Name: Jim Schantz
E-Mail: jrschantz@aol.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Lynnwood, WA
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: I've got a copy of the Grotesque Mommies single. Found it in a thrift shop in Tacoma in the late '70's. It kicks ass. Always wondered about it. Browsed yahoo "grotesque+mommies" and found 2 references. Cool.Tuesday 11/06/2001 1:45:38pm
Name: Webmaster - Regents.net-PNWBands.com
E-Mail: webmaster@pnwbands.com
Homepage Title: Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Bands
Homepage URL: http://PNWBands.com
Referred By: I clicked and here I am!
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Before anyone gets too excited about the below entry from "Ron Gardner" in the United Kingdom, please be advised that the person who signed is not the same Ron Gardner (R.I.P) who performed in the Solitudes, Wailers, Ron Gardner Group, etc....Tuesday 11/06/2001 10:38:55am
Name: ron gardner
E-Mail: ronora78@hotmail.com
Referred By: broxbourne herts GB
Location: Yes
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: well my friends found out i am still alive and kicking
Comments:Tuesday 11/06/2001 9:03:15am
Name: Alia Carbone
Homepage Title: The Montells
Homepage URL: http://pnwbands.com/montells.html
Referred By: I clicked and here I am!
Location: Washington, DC
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: Go figure...my Uncle Jim in a (somewhat) successful band! :o)Tuesday 11/06/2001 0:30:40am
Name: Teresa
E-Mail: teparty@aol.com
Referred By: Friend
Location: KENT
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Hello THATSAMGUY
When are you coming back to the PNW? Went to the PARTY for CADILLAC to MEXICO...it was GREAT. teMonday 11/05/2001 8:13:00pm
Name: Guy Sobell
E-Mail: sobell@telus.net
Homepage Title: The Chessmen
Homepage URL: http://pnwbands.com/chessmenbc.html
Referred By: Friend
Location: Vancouver BC
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Ah, fame...another 15 minutes of it.Thursday 11/01/2001 7:54:08pm
Name: Rick Jacobson
E-Mail: flamrick@yahoo.com
Homepage Title: Miles From Chicago
Homepage URL: http://milesfromchicago.tripod.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Location: Snohomish
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Is Your Band Listed: n/a
Comments: I would like to see a "NW Bands of the 80s" page. ....any possibility?Wednesday 10/31/2001 4:03:06am
Name: Wes Ervine
E-Mail: ahedarexia@lycos.com
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Location: Tacoma
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Just thought I'd stop by and say hello! and tell you that I have a New CD out. Indie/Alternative Rock, with a dark touch. You can listen to some of the cuts from the CD at,www.giantradio.com, or www.homemademusic.com Take care!
Wes!Tuesday 10/30/2001 7:31:54pm
Name: ALLEN MACHAM
E-Mail: ANWMEL@CS.COM
Referred By: Scotty beamed me here by mistake
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: Hey Mark, nice shot of your best side.
That kit looks mighty familiar. Do you still owe anything on it ?????? Keep sending those cool pics.Monday 10/29/2001 6:11:59pm
Name: Larry kirkland
E-Mail: kirklld@dshs.wa.gov
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: Thanks again for a job well doneSunday 10/28/2001 11:14:07pm
Name: Vanessa Raye DeMoe (Steele)
E-Mail: vrs14@hotmail.com
Referred By: My Cat
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: Thanx!!! I love seeing the pictures of my dad, Chris Steele.Saturday 10/27/2001 2:55:56pm
Name: Eddy Hall
E-Mail: guitarmasterhall@harbornet.com
Referred By: E-Mail
Location: Seattle/Tacoma, Washington
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Comments: I am the first cousin to Jimi Hendrix and was the lead guitar player for the band (Cameo) which originated in Seattle Washington around 1971. The band was the first all back band to play the Olympic Hotel and various other places at that time. Cameo was a sale out in just about every club it performed.The District Tav, The Gallery, The Rainbow, The Red Lion Inn, it goes on and on. They were also thought to be the #1 R&B band of that time-by most club owners. The band consited of Guitar,Bass,Organ,Drums,Trumpet,Sax and Lead Vocals. The band broke up around 1974 but re-grouped later in California to continue on to be Cameo.Friday 10/26/2001 10:53:36pm
Name: Bob Becker
E-Mail: Musicby beck@aol.com
Homepage URL: http://www.rockcountryhall.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: Found your website by accident.. Really enjoyed it... We have a Minnesota site www.rockcountryhall.com Check it out! The Poor Boys was the first rock band in Fargo...even before Bobby Vee..In Fact we played at the Moorhead Armory Feb. 3rd...59 Bob Becker aka Terry LeeThursday 10/25/2001 11:28:27pm
Name: Kim & Dave Cason
E-Mail: vrunobulax@aol.com
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Location: Lake Stevens, WA
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: No
Comments: Who IS that buff dude pretending to play Mark's drums?Thursday 10/25/2001 6:44:29pm
Name: Larry Kirkland
E-Mail: kirklld@dshs.wa.gov
Homepage Title: Roadhouse
Homepage URL: http://www.roadhouserocknroll.com/
Referred By: Friend
Location: Olympia, WA
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: I really enjoyed it. Found some old friends. I had a band called Touloose, I played drums. before Touloose I had a band called Lightfoot. Played everywhere.Thursday 10/25/2001 4:39:26pm
Name: Mark Macham
E-Mail: arkameenus@yahoo.com
Homepage Title: Pastor Flash
Homepage URL: http://pnwbands.com/pastorflash.html
Referred By: Friend
Location: Minnesota
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Comments: I would like to enter the band Pastor Flash in which I was the Drummer.Thursday 10/25/2001 2:26:15pm
Name: carmon r wilcox (rick)
E-Mail: carmon@printingcontrol.com
Referred By: Another Website
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: great site! send in more bands!Wednesday 10/24/2001 8:04:45pm
Name: Chris Lane
E-Mail: lanechl@dfw.wa.gov
Homepage Title: The Stingrays
Homepage URL: http://pnwbands.com/stingrays.html
Referred By: Friend
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: Yes
Comments: I was the original drummer for the Stingrays, replaced by Lyall Smith in late '64. What I liked most about the band was the beer and the women afterward. If we played good we got both. This is a great site for those who can remember when the "walls used to sweat"..Tuesday 10/23/2001 4:56:19pm
Name: robert swanson
Referred By: Just Dumb Luck
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: Yes
Is Your Band Listed: YesFriday 10/19/2001 0:25:51am
Name: Shari
E-Mail: SMart39477@aol.com
Referred By: Another Website
Location: Victoria, Texas
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
Comments: Was your Alan on the Jerry Lewis Telethon around the late 1970's? His web site says you need a reservation to join his page. Where do I get one?Monday 10/15/2001 11:23:37am
Name: Stephanie Barlish
E-Mail: purpletzz@yahoo.com
Referred By: Search Engine
Location: Tacoma
Did You Have A 1954-1979 NW Band?: No
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