Lenore - December 1968
Lenore
Tri-Cities, Washington
About 1967 - 1970

Members
 

John Bierlien ~ Drums
Jim Keller ~ Organ
Dave Lewis ~ Guitar
Greg Reiten ~ Vocals
Alan Smith ~ Bass

In Memory of

Greg Reiten
Dave Lewis

I spotted a photo in the 1969 Columbian yearbook from Richland High School in Richland, Washington, and sent a query to my high school alumni group.  The below was their response

Gary Behymer, February 2014

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My brother shared the following information:

Lenore was a successful band that played all over the Tri-Cities.

The name came from a reference in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven".

Three of the band members were 1969 Colfax Hi graduates: Greg Reiten (RIP), Alan Smith, and John Bierlien.  Dave Lewis was a very talented guitarist from Kennewick.  He died a number of years ago.  I believe Jim Keller was from Pasco. They rehearsed in the Reiten's basement.

All of the Tri-City bands "back in the day" were primarily cover bands. They performed material recorded by other popular, well-
known groups. Lenore was no exception. Lenore played a lot of school functions, proms, etc.   Although it was primarily a rock
band, it played a lot of pop and more commercial tunes at formal school dances.

Vickie Owens, February 2014

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Image Courtesy of Alan Smith

"Lenore" at Richland High School 1969 Tolo dance.  Greg Reiten created and inspired many rock bands during the second half of the 1960's.  "Lenore" was a Tri-Cities rock band.  Greg, John and Alan attended Columbia H.S. in Richland.  Dave & Jim may have both been from Kennewick.

Greg formed two more bands before leaving the Tri-Cities.  "Flesh" a trio with Greg on drums and vocals, Dave on guitar and Alan on bass.  His final group was a hard rockin' blues band called "Grandaff".

Alan Smith, June 2014

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Last Update:  17 June 2014
Credits:  Gary Behymer, Vickie Owens, Alan Smith