Liberty - 1970 - Photo courtesy of Craig Knapp
Liberty
Everett, Washington
1969 - 1971

Members
 

Richard "Kay" Empens ~ Bass, Vocals
Dean Hatt ~ Vocals
Craig Knapp ~ Guitar, Vocals
Gary Montgomery ~ Drums
Gary Sanders ~ Keyboards
 

In Memory of

Gary Sanders


Liberty - Photo courtesy of Craig Knapp
Craig, Gary, Kay

Liberty formed in late 1969 and began playing in the northwest in 1970.

Original members were: Richard "Kay" Empens  (bass & vocals) formerly with "The Distortions", Gary Montgomery  (drums), Gary Sanders  (keyboards), Craig Knapp  (guitars & vocals).  formerly with "HUGG" & "This Tyme"

Dean Hatt was added later for vocals but left the band after a few months to concentrate on college.

Though we kept well booked in college & dance gigs, Liberty was also hired as the ' house band '  for an Everett dance club known as "Everyone's Alley" and performed there regularly.  By 1971 with the draft in full swing, Kay & Craig both entered the military and Liberty disbanded.

Craig Knapp, April 2005


Liberty - Photo courtesy of Craig Knapp
Craig


Rick

Liberty - Photo courtesy of Craig Knapp
Gary



Liberty - Image courtesy of Rick Empens



Liberty - Image courtesy of Rich Empens



Liberty - Image courtesy of Rich Empens



Liberty - Image courtesy of Rich Empens

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Last Update: 15 March 2015
Credits:  Craig Knapp, Gary Montgomery, Rich Empens
Band # 1696