Bill
Ackerhausen ~ Drums
Alan
Brunstad ~ Saxophone
Larry
Fish ~ Saxophone
Dick
Gunnell ~ Guitar
Art
Hamilton ~ Guitar
Ken
Hamilton ~ Bass
Pat
Hamilton ~ Guitar
Lee
Holcomb ~ Guitar
Tommy
Kitsalman ~ Drums
Jim
(Chance Eden) Neske ~ Vocals
Dick
Gunnell (d: 1999)
Lee
Holcomb
Tommy
Kitsalman
Jim
Neske
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Jim Neske,
who recorded
under the name Chance Eden, passed away on January 7, 1992. Jim was
born
and raised in Port Angeles, WA and worked in the timber industry as he
pursued a career in music. Jim was under contract by Roulette Records
and
his producer was Artie Kornfield who wrote songs and also produced most
of the hits for John Sebastian and the Lovin' Spoonful. Jim's musical
conductor
was guitarist and orchestra leader Trade Martin. Jim's vocal style
leaned
toward Elvis Presley and he appreciated Roy Orbison's work. Jim's first
recordings were produced at Birthstone Records in Tacoma, WA and one of
his early supporters was disk jockey Danny Holiday who worked at KPUG
in
Bellingham. Holiday later went on to achieve music prominence at major
AM radio stations KOL and KBSG in Seattle.
While under contract with Roulette, Jim toured periodically as the opening performer for Tommy James and the Shondells. In 1965 Jim's first Roulette single, "You'd Better Go Now" achieved significant playtime in Kentucky and the Carolinas. The record company went on to release five singles by him. Jim Neske was truly a rare and unique individual. He will always be missed by his family and friends. Gary
Kerr, 11
April 2003 Also released was "You Better Go", Roulette Record #R-4592 Jim Grayson, March 2011 |
