Grant
Beardsley ~ Bass
Clark
Blanchard ~ Lead Vocals
John
Martin ~ Guitar
Scott
Simons ~ Drums
Chuck
Whittemore ~ Keyboards
Management
Peter
Geiser
Clayton
Henry (KBZY, Salem)
Little John and the Merrymen (1963-1967) later called The Heavy Company (1968-69) played the Salem, Oregon VFW hall many times, usually for EJD. They also played at the Salem Armory on a number of occasions including their opening for the Vanilla Fudge.A unique “traveling show” was produced by EJD in November 1966 where Little John & the Merrymen played the Oregon State Penitentiary, the Men's Correctional Institution, the Chemawa Indian School, and Hill Crest Correctional in the Salem area in one long day. The show included Miss Oregon, Mrs. Oregon and several show folks doing a show similar to Laugh-In (popular TV show in the later 60s).
Grant Beardsley