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—Rock & Roll Music—
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Steve Bute
Description:
Charles "Chuck" Sargent played solo and with bands such as Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors band in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area in the early 1960s. Often Sargent played accordion and did vocals.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "La Crosse, Wis. - 1962"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "La Crosse, Wis. - 1962"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
"Art Department Staff at Hal Leonard Music, Inc., Winona, Minnesota, taken Dec. 1961"
A group of women pose on the floor for a photo. Pictured left to right: Jane Nowlan, Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek, Bonnie Chadbourn, Lorraine Biehke and Bernice Strand
Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek graduated from Trempealeau High School in 1953. Up until her marriage in 1964 to Harold J. Vaughn, she worked at Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation in Winona, Minnesota, as a music-typist. This photo was a part of a scrapbook that she created of local rock and roll band and entertainer who performed i the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
The La Crosse Public Library does not own the original image but was given permission from the donor to share this image.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The La Crosse Public Library Archives does not own the original image but was given permission from the donor to share this image.
A group of women pose on the floor for a photo. Pictured left to right: Jane Nowlan, Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek, Bonnie Chadbourn, Lorraine Biehke and Bernice Strand
Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek graduated from Trempealeau High School in 1953. Up until her marriage in 1964 to Harold J. Vaughn, she worked at Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation in Winona, Minnesota, as a music-typist. This photo was a part of a scrapbook that she created of local rock and roll band and entertainer who performed i the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
The La Crosse Public Library does not own the original image but was given permission from the donor to share this image.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The La Crosse Public Library Archives does not own the original image but was given permission from the donor to share this image.
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
Bobby "Roscoe" Wharton and The Little Green Men were musicians who performed at least once in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area. George Eberdt from La Crosse was the drummer for the band for a time. This is a promotional posed photo of Bobby "Roscoe" Wharton at the piano with a saxophone in the background taken at the Avalon Ballroom, November 1961. Wharton has a band-aid on under his chin.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: " (Nov. 1961)"
In Bobby "Roscoe" Wharton's handwriting on the backside it says: "Evie, Much love to one of the sweetest girls I've ever met. Stay pretty & sweet and think about me once a year (St. Patrick's Day). Thanks a million, Darlin' - Love ya, Muchly! Yours, Roscoe." On the front of the photo is written: "Love ya, Roscoe"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: " (Nov. 1961)"
In Bobby "Roscoe" Wharton's handwriting on the backside it says: "Evie, Much love to one of the sweetest girls I've ever met. Stay pretty & sweet and think about me once a year (St. Patrick's Day). Thanks a million, Darlin' - Love ya, Muchly! Yours, Roscoe." On the front of the photo is written: "Love ya, Roscoe"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A posed portrait of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin, with friend Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek in 1961. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the Super-Phonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors. Kennedy continued his professional music career in New York and died there in 2004. Ratajczek (later Vaughn) was a music typist artist for Hal Leonard Music in Winona, Minnesota, until her marriage in 1964. Vaughn died in 2023.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1961."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
The La Crosse Public Library Archives does not own the original image but was given permission from the donor to share this image.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1961."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
The La Crosse Public Library Archives does not own the original image but was given permission from the donor to share this image.
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A posed pphotograph of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin, with his band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and their instruments. Pictured top left to right are Chuck Sargent and Ronnie Ruoff; pictured below left to right are Tom Eisenman, Dave Kennedy and Tari Tovsen. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#4 Chuck Sargent - Ron Ruoff - Tom Eisenman - Dave Kennedy - Tari Tovsen."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#4 Chuck Sargent - Ron Ruoff - Tom Eisenman - Dave Kennedy - Tari Tovsen."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A posed portrait of Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors with some instruments including an accordion. Pictured left to right are: Al Banasik, Chuck Sargent, Tari Tovsen, George Eberdt and Dave Kennedy. Kennedy was a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#2 Al Banasik - Chuck Sargent - Tari Tovsen - George Eberdt - Dave Kennedy."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#2 Al Banasik - Chuck Sargent - Tari Tovsen - George Eberdt - Dave Kennedy."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A posed photograph of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin, with his band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors. Pictured left to right are Jerry Oliver, Tom Eisenman (top), Dave Kennedy (bottom) and Tari Tovsen. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#5 Jerry Oliver - Tom Eisenman - Dave Kennedy - Tari Tovsen."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#5 Jerry Oliver - Tom Eisenman - Dave Kennedy - Tari Tovsen."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A posed portrait of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin, with his band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors. Pictured left to right are Tom Eisenman, Tari Tovsen, Dave Kennedy, Al Banasik and Chuck Sargent. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#3 Tom Eisenman, Tari Tovsen, Dave Kennedy, Al Banasik, Chuck Sargent"."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#3 Tom Eisenman, Tari Tovsen, Dave Kennedy, Al Banasik, Chuck Sargent"."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Steve Bute
Description:
A posed portrait of Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors with some instruments. Pictured left to right are Tom Neary, Ronnie Rink, Tari Tovsen and Dave Kennedy. Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin. The typescript material on the front says: "Cuca Recording Artists - photo by Steve Bute." David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#1 Tom Neary - Ronnie Rink - Tari Tovsen - Dave Kennedy 1961."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Steve Bute
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "#1 Tom Neary - Ronnie Rink - Tari Tovsen - Dave Kennedy 1961."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Steve Bute
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A live performance photograph of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin, as part of Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors musical group. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1961."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1961."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Herman L. Rick
Description:
A live performance photograph of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin, performing with Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors. Also featured are children of band member Tary Tovsen. Performers pictured left to right are Ron (Ronnie) Ruoff, Dave Kennedy, Tari Tovsen and Chuck Sargent. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1962."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Herman L. Rick
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1962."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Herman L. Rick
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A posed photograph of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin, as part of Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors. Kennedy is posed at the drum kit holding drum sticks. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1961."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1961."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A posed portrait of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1962."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dave Kennedy 1962."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Ellickson's
Description:
A posed printed promotional portrait of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin. The typewritten material on the front says: "Personal management: Lindy Shannon - photo: Ellickson's--La Crosse." David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "May 1962."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Ellickson's--La Crosse
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "May 1962."
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Ellickson's--La Crosse
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Ken Meccariello
Description:
A posed publicity portrait of Dave Kennedy, a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin, taken in the 1990s. The typewritten material on the front says "David Kennedy and the USA Band - [photo by] Ken Meccariello." David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Ken Meccariello
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Ken Meccariello
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
Dennis "The Rocket" Puckett hailed from Indiana and is shown here at the Trocadero Night Club at 120 North 3rd Street with Dick Denins (spelling uncertain), Ronnie Ruoff, Leo Breidel, Webb Foley (real name Don "Gabby" Horman) and Dennis Puckett.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dick Denins - Ron Ruopff - Leo Breidel - Webb Foley [Don 'Gabby' Hormann] - Dennis 'The Rocket' Puckett""."
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Dick Denins - Ron Ruopff - Leo Breidel - Webb Foley [Don 'Gabby' Hormann] - Dennis 'The Rocket' Puckett""."
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
George Eberdt was a musician in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, performing primarily on drums. This is a promotional portrait photo of Eberdt from the early 1960s. Eberdt performed with many groups including Bobby "Roscoe" Wharton and The Green Men as well as the SuperPhonics (Super-Phonics).
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Eberdt's handwriting on the front side it says: "Evie - George" - on the backside it says: "Lots of luck and best wishes to a very sweet girl - George Eberdt"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Eberdt's handwriting on the front side it says: "Evie - George" - on the backside it says: "Lots of luck and best wishes to a very sweet girl - George Eberdt"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
George Eberdt was a musician in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, performing primarily on drums. This is a live photo of Eberdt playing the drum kit with Bobby "Roscoe" Wharton and The Little Green Men at the Avalon Ballroom, November 1961. Eberdt is sporting hair dyed green that he band was known for. Eberdt performed with many groups including Bobby "Roscoe" Wharton and The Little Green Men a well as the SuperPhonics (Super-Phonics).
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "George Eberdt - La Crosse, Wis. - with 'Roscoe and his little green men' - Nov. 1961"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "George Eberdt - La Crosse, Wis. - with 'Roscoe and his little green men' - Nov. 1961"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
Tari Tovsen
Creator:
Tari Tovsen
Description:
Created by long-time friend of Lindy Shannon and professional musician, Tari Tovsen of La Crosse, Wis., wrote and produced this "History of La Crosse Rock and Roll." He gives historical context nationally and cites the MGM movie "Blackboard Jungle" as a pivotal point in the beginning of rock and roll as a musical genre. That movie featured Bill Haley and The Comets' hit song "Rock Around the Clock: that was released in May 1955. Tovsen then discusses how the local airwaves censored rhythm and blues music despite the national success of these artists. The success of Elvis Presley in 1956 and his performances in La Crosse were locally very influential. Tovsen then talks about Lindy Shannon's role in the rock and roll scene in La Crosse and many of the bands that Shannon represented and promoted. Lastly, Tovsen described the 1992 Lindy Shannon reunion show that drew over 4,000 people.
Tari Tovsen was 13 years old when he saw Elvis Presley perform on the Jackie Gleason Stage Show on January 28, 1956, and also was in the audience when Elvis performed in La Crosse on May 14, 1956, at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. Tovsen was inspired to pursue becoming a professional rock and roll musician at that moment. Tovsen went on to be a member of several of the Lindy promoted bands such as Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and the Shy Guys. He later formed his own bands starting in the 1970s.
Contents: Introduction -- 02:59 Influence and outrage nationally to the 1955 MGM movie "Blackboard Jungle" - 05:04 Bill Haley & The Comets and their hit "Rock Around the Clock Tonight" which became the #1 song in the nation; rhythm and blues was not allowed to be aired on most radio stations in La Crosse nor in the Midwest -- 06:09 Elvis Presley appearance on the Jackie Gleason Stage Show tv program on January 28, 1956 and subsequent hit "Heartbreak Hotel" -- 08:35 Introduction of Lindy Shannon - who he was and what he did for the music scene in La Crosse: worked in the record department at Leitholds Music Store - was a disc jockey at radio station WKBH - and was the most popular disc jockey for record hops; Elvis performed in two shows at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium in La Crosse on May 14, 1956, and the local impact of that appearance and controversy; this national success quickly changed the music scene in La Crosse and elsewhere around the nation -- 12:32 In 1957, rock and roll dominated the pop charts; beginning of La Crosse’s first rock and roll band called the T-Js: Jack Roubik, Tom Terry, Bill Weigel and Duane Schroeder auditioned with Lindy in 1956 and he promoted them and took them along to record hops to perform; in 1958 Lindy took them to Kay Bank Studios in Minneapolis to record their own arrangement of "Party Party" and the flip side was an original tune written by Tom Terry "Take My Love;" $500 for 500 45-rpm records on the Lindy label; all records sold out at Leitholds in one day; T-Js were the first rock and roll band in La Crosse and performed from 1956-1959 -- 17:24 Other acts that Lindy promoted included Marv Blihovde; Ed Cree (later Dennis and Cree); Leo Breidel -- 19:20 Lindy promoted a Madison based band The Fendermen with the song "Mule Skinner Blues" in the spring of 1960; it was re-recorded at Soma Records and Lindy promoted it; it became a #6 hit on the national charts -- 20:22 Lindy formed a booking agency called Lin-Beck in 1960 and promoted many area bands and musicians; the ones highlighted are: Ronnie Hanson; Dave Kennedy; Johnny and the Shy Guys; Linda Hall; Marauders; Dynastys; The Fax; Molly Maguires; Today’s Tomorrow; Unchained Mynds; Shy Guys with Hal Atkinson -- 33:01 Lindy’s influence; places these bands performed; area musician award banquets; weekly Tribune newspaper column; regional and national success of: Dennis & Cree; Dave Kennedy; Hope (band); Danny Bottcher as La Crosse’s first Elvis impersonator; Hal Atkinson -- 37:15 Bill Harnden of the La Crosse Tribune and Tari Tovsen formed the nucleus of a Lindy Shannon Reunion Show; 15 musical acts reunited to pay tribute to Lindy on August 30, 1992, at the Oktoberfest South Side Fest Grounds -- 43:44-end Over 4,000 people attended; proceeds were given to help defray Lindy’s medical bills and set up college scholarships; Lindy Shannon was the "Godfather of La Crosse Rock and Roll."
Duration: 00:45:41
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
"A TNT Production" [Tari Tovsen]
Tari Tovsen was 13 years old when he saw Elvis Presley perform on the Jackie Gleason Stage Show on January 28, 1956, and also was in the audience when Elvis performed in La Crosse on May 14, 1956, at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. Tovsen was inspired to pursue becoming a professional rock and roll musician at that moment. Tovsen went on to be a member of several of the Lindy promoted bands such as Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and the Shy Guys. He later formed his own bands starting in the 1970s.
Contents: Introduction -- 02:59 Influence and outrage nationally to the 1955 MGM movie "Blackboard Jungle" - 05:04 Bill Haley & The Comets and their hit "Rock Around the Clock Tonight" which became the #1 song in the nation; rhythm and blues was not allowed to be aired on most radio stations in La Crosse nor in the Midwest -- 06:09 Elvis Presley appearance on the Jackie Gleason Stage Show tv program on January 28, 1956 and subsequent hit "Heartbreak Hotel" -- 08:35 Introduction of Lindy Shannon - who he was and what he did for the music scene in La Crosse: worked in the record department at Leitholds Music Store - was a disc jockey at radio station WKBH - and was the most popular disc jockey for record hops; Elvis performed in two shows at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium in La Crosse on May 14, 1956, and the local impact of that appearance and controversy; this national success quickly changed the music scene in La Crosse and elsewhere around the nation -- 12:32 In 1957, rock and roll dominated the pop charts; beginning of La Crosse’s first rock and roll band called the T-Js: Jack Roubik, Tom Terry, Bill Weigel and Duane Schroeder auditioned with Lindy in 1956 and he promoted them and took them along to record hops to perform; in 1958 Lindy took them to Kay Bank Studios in Minneapolis to record their own arrangement of "Party Party" and the flip side was an original tune written by Tom Terry "Take My Love;" $500 for 500 45-rpm records on the Lindy label; all records sold out at Leitholds in one day; T-Js were the first rock and roll band in La Crosse and performed from 1956-1959 -- 17:24 Other acts that Lindy promoted included Marv Blihovde; Ed Cree (later Dennis and Cree); Leo Breidel -- 19:20 Lindy promoted a Madison based band The Fendermen with the song "Mule Skinner Blues" in the spring of 1960; it was re-recorded at Soma Records and Lindy promoted it; it became a #6 hit on the national charts -- 20:22 Lindy formed a booking agency called Lin-Beck in 1960 and promoted many area bands and musicians; the ones highlighted are: Ronnie Hanson; Dave Kennedy; Johnny and the Shy Guys; Linda Hall; Marauders; Dynastys; The Fax; Molly Maguires; Today’s Tomorrow; Unchained Mynds; Shy Guys with Hal Atkinson -- 33:01 Lindy’s influence; places these bands performed; area musician award banquets; weekly Tribune newspaper column; regional and national success of: Dennis & Cree; Dave Kennedy; Hope (band); Danny Bottcher as La Crosse’s first Elvis impersonator; Hal Atkinson -- 37:15 Bill Harnden of the La Crosse Tribune and Tari Tovsen formed the nucleus of a Lindy Shannon Reunion Show; 15 musical acts reunited to pay tribute to Lindy on August 30, 1992, at the Oktoberfest South Side Fest Grounds -- 43:44-end Over 4,000 people attended; proceeds were given to help defray Lindy’s medical bills and set up college scholarships; Lindy Shannon was the "Godfather of La Crosse Rock and Roll."
Duration: 00:45:41
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
"A TNT Production" [Tari Tovsen]
Author:
Tari Tovsen
Creator:
Tari Tovsen
Description:
A history of the very beginning of La Crosse's rock and roll legacy in 1957 and the beginning of Lindy Shannon's promotion of local rock bands as told by Tari Tovsen, La Crosse musician and pop music historian. The T-J's members were Jack Roubik, Tom Terry, Duane Schroeder and Bill Weigel.
In 1958, the T-J's were only the second band in Wisconsin to release a rock and roll record. It was released on the Lindy label and recorded at Kay Bank Studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many years later, the group was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Starting at 00:05:00 through to the end of this video, the T-J's live music performance of "Party Party" at the 1994 Lindy Shannon Reunion Show is featured. This was the last time the T-J's performed as a group publicly.
Duration: 00:09:27
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
In 1958, the T-J's were only the second band in Wisconsin to release a rock and roll record. It was released on the Lindy label and recorded at Kay Bank Studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many years later, the group was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Starting at 00:05:00 through to the end of this video, the T-J's live music performance of "Party Party" at the 1994 Lindy Shannon Reunion Show is featured. This was the last time the T-J's performed as a group publicly.
Duration: 00:09:27
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Byng
Description:
Jack Roubik was the driving force of the first rock and roll band from La Crosse, Wisconsin, the T-J's. This promotional portrait photo of Roubik shows him smiling in the early 1960s.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Roubik's handwriting on the on photo it says: "To Evie, A real wonderful women (sic) who has class, looks, & personality. May your future always be successful and happy. Best wishes, Jack M. Roubik"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Byng of Rice Lake, Wisconsin
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Roubik's handwriting on the on photo it says: "To Evie, A real wonderful women (sic) who has class, looks, & personality. May your future always be successful and happy. Best wishes, Jack M. Roubik"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Byng of Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Ellickson's
Description:
Johnny and the Shy Guys was a popular band in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area. This is a promotional photo of the band holding instruments in the early 1960s. Pictured left to right are: Larry Ball (Gaulke), Rick Sobeck, John Bernadot and Les King. Sobeck had left the group by December 1963.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
The front of the photo says: "Johnny and the Shy Guys - Cuca Recording Artist - personal manager: Lindy Shannon - photo: Ellickson's - La Crosse"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
The front of the photo says: "Johnny and the Shy Guys - Cuca Recording Artist - personal manager: Lindy Shannon - photo: Ellickson's - La Crosse"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
Johnnie/Johnny "Mike" Hauer was a sought-after musician in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, performing primarily on drums. This is a promotional posed photo of Hauer from 1960 when he performed with The Fendermen. Hauer performed with many groups including The Saffires and Van Guards.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Johnnie Hauer - La Crosse, Wis. - drummer, with The Fendermen - 1960 (California)."
In November 1968, Lindy Shannon wrote in his "On and Off The Record" column for the La Crosse Tribune, "Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Johnnie Hauer - La Crosse, Wis. - drummer, with The Fendermen - 1960 (California)."
In November 1968, Lindy Shannon wrote in his "On and Off The Record" column for the La Crosse Tribune, "Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Herman L. Rick
Description:
Johnnie/Johnny "Mike" Hauer was a sought-after musician in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, performing primarily on drums. This is a live performance photo of Hauer from February 28, 1962, when he performed with the Bob Allen Trio at the Heart Fund benefit at the Vocational School Auditorium.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside it is stamped: "Photo by Herman L. Rick - 919 La Crosse St. - La Crosse Phone 4-1706." In Ratajczek's handwriting it says: "Johnnie Hauer - La Crosse, Wis. - taken at the Heart Benefit show - Vocational School Aud. - La Crosse - Feb. 1962."
In November 1968, Lindy Shannon wrote in his "On and Off The Record" column for the La Crosse Tribune, "Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside it is stamped: "Photo by Herman L. Rick - 919 La Crosse St. - La Crosse Phone 4-1706." In Ratajczek's handwriting it says: "Johnnie Hauer - La Crosse, Wis. - taken at the Heart Benefit show - Vocational School Aud. - La Crosse - Feb. 1962."
In November 1968, Lindy Shannon wrote in his "On and Off The Record" column for the La Crosse Tribune, "Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
Johnnie/Johnny "Mike" Hauer was a sought-after musician in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, performing primarily on drums. This is a live performance photo of Hauer from February 28, 1962, when he performed with the Bob Allen Trio at the Heart Fund benefit at the Vocational School Auditorium.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Leo Breidel - Johnny Hauer - Bob [Allen] - Ed Cree ('White Lightnin') - Feb. 1962."
In November 1968, Lindy Shannon wrote in his "On and Off The Record" column for the La Crosse Tribune, "Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown, but likely Herman L. Rick of La Crosse, Wis.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Leo Breidel - Johnny Hauer - Bob [Allen] - Ed Cree ('White Lightnin') - Feb. 1962."
In November 1968, Lindy Shannon wrote in his "On and Off The Record" column for the La Crosse Tribune, "Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown, but likely Herman L. Rick of La Crosse, Wis.
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Steve Bute
Description:
This is a promotional portrait photo of Linda Hall who is a singer and musician and who was promoted by Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. In Hall's handwriting on the front of the photo it says: "Love, Linda."
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside the photo is stamped: "PHOTO BY: Steve Bute"; also in Ratajczek's handwriting it says:" Linda Hall - 1961"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside the photo is stamped: "PHOTO BY: Steve Bute"; also in Ratajczek's handwriting it says:" Linda Hall - 1961"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Ellickson's
Description:
This is a promotional portrait photo of Linda Hall who is a singer and musician and who was promoted by Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The typewritten information on the front says: "Personal management: Lindy Shannon - hairstyle by" Cathi of Hollywood - photo: Ellickson's"
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside the photo in Ratajczek's handwriting it says:" La Crosse, Wis. - 1962"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside the photo in Ratajczek's handwriting it says:" La Crosse, Wis. - 1962"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
Lindy Shannon (1928-1995) was a La Crosse, Wisconsin, music promoter, deejay, music store manager and music columnist, and is considered to be the godfather of La Crosse Rock and Roll by area musicians in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the front of the photo in Shannon's handwriting it says: "To Evie -- a real swell gal. Thanks for listening - Lindy Shannon"
On the backside of the photo in Ratajczek's handwriting it says: "Lindy Shannon - La Crosse, Wisconsin - 1961"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the front of the photo in Shannon's handwriting it says: "To Evie -- a real swell gal. Thanks for listening - Lindy Shannon"
On the backside of the photo in Ratajczek's handwriting it says: "Lindy Shannon - La Crosse, Wisconsin - 1961"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
Lindy Shannon (1928-1995) was a La Crosse, Wisconsin, music promoter, deejay, music store manager and music columnist, and is considered to be the godfather of La Crosse Rock and Roll by area musicians in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Shannon, who is holding the guitar while Dave Kennedy fingers a chord, promoted Dave Kennedy (1942-2004) and Kennedy eventually formed his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside of the photo in Ratajczek's handwriting it says: "Lindy Shannon - Dave Kennedy - 1962"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Shannon, who is holding the guitar while Dave Kennedy fingers a chord, promoted Dave Kennedy (1942-2004) and Kennedy eventually formed his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside of the photo in Ratajczek's handwriting it says: "Lindy Shannon - Dave Kennedy - 1962"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A posed portrait of Lindy Shannon (1928-1995), a disc jockey, music columnist, band promoter and record department manager, posed with Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek in 1962. Ratajczek (d. 2023) was a music typist artist at Hal Leonard Music in Winona, Minnesota, until her marriage in 1964.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
The La Crosse Public Library Archives does not own the original image but was given permission from the donor to share this image.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
The La Crosse Public Library Archives does not own the original image but was given permission from the donor to share this image.
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Lindy Shannon 1935-1995
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
[005-511] In this clip, disc jockey Lindy Shannon calls into WKBH radio (La Crosse, Wis.) from a telephone booth across from the Milwaukee Arena and Auditorium about his experience a few hours before at the Beatles concert there on Friday, September 4, 1964. The Beatles played roughly a 30-minute set at the concert and three other musical groups also performed.
Shannon was able to get tickets to the concert in the 18th row from the front of the stage through the Minneapolis Capital Records representative. The Milwaukee Capital Records representative and his wife invited Shannon and the Minneapolis rep to go backstage and try and meet the Beatles. It was futile so they returned to their seats in the auditorium. Shannon recounted the excitement in the city and the thousands of teenagers as well as the concert just hours after it was over. Milwaukee was one of only 13 U. S. cities on this tour, and the only time the Beatles played in Wisconsin. Shannon estimated that there were 13,000 in the auditorium that night and thousands more outside in the streets..
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1964 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:10:05
Shannon was able to get tickets to the concert in the 18th row from the front of the stage through the Minneapolis Capital Records representative. The Milwaukee Capital Records representative and his wife invited Shannon and the Minneapolis rep to go backstage and try and meet the Beatles. It was futile so they returned to their seats in the auditorium. Shannon recounted the excitement in the city and the thousands of teenagers as well as the concert just hours after it was over. Milwaukee was one of only 13 U. S. cities on this tour, and the only time the Beatles played in Wisconsin. Shannon estimated that there were 13,000 in the auditorium that night and thousands more outside in the streets..
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1964 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:10:05
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Lindy Shannon 1935-1995
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
[002-13] In this clip, disc jockey Lindy Shannon explains how he met the rock band the T-J's, the first rock and roll band in the La Crosse area.
This clip is a portion of a special Lindy Shannon radio show program featuring La Crosse, Wis., area rock and roll bands that Lindy Shannon helped promote. His audience was mostly teenagers so he targeted his programming to their musical interests at that time. The show was mostly pre-recorded and aired Thursday, April 7, 1960, on WKBH radio (La Crosse, Wis).
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1960 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:01:01
Only the first hour of content of this special show was found which includes the Sparklettes, Lansing Brothers, T-J's and Ken and the Rhythm Kings. The second hour, which is lacking from the collection, included the Imperials, Saffires and Super-Phonics.
This clip is a portion of a special Lindy Shannon radio show program featuring La Crosse, Wis., area rock and roll bands that Lindy Shannon helped promote. His audience was mostly teenagers so he targeted his programming to their musical interests at that time. The show was mostly pre-recorded and aired Thursday, April 7, 1960, on WKBH radio (La Crosse, Wis).
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1960 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:01:01
Only the first hour of content of this special show was found which includes the Sparklettes, Lansing Brothers, T-J's and Ken and the Rhythm Kings. The second hour, which is lacking from the collection, included the Imperials, Saffires and Super-Phonics.
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Lindy Shannon 1935-1995
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
[002-02] In this clip, disc jockey Lindy Shannon Lindy Shannon reminiscences about the success of La Crosse's first rock and roll band, the T-J's.
This clip is a portion of a special Lindy Shannon radio show program featuring La Crosse, Wis., area rock and roll bands that Lindy Shannon helped promote. His audience was mostly teenagers so he targeted his programming to their musical interests at that time. The show was mostly pre-recorded and aired Thursday, April 7, 1960, on WKBH radio (La Crosse, Wis).
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1960 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:00:29
Only the first hour of content of this special show was found which includes the Sparklettes, Lansing Brothers, T-J's and Ken and the Rhythm Kings. The second hour, which is lacking from the collection, included the Imperials, Saffires and Super-Phonics.
This clip is a portion of a special Lindy Shannon radio show program featuring La Crosse, Wis., area rock and roll bands that Lindy Shannon helped promote. His audience was mostly teenagers so he targeted his programming to their musical interests at that time. The show was mostly pre-recorded and aired Thursday, April 7, 1960, on WKBH radio (La Crosse, Wis).
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1960 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:00:29
Only the first hour of content of this special show was found which includes the Sparklettes, Lansing Brothers, T-J's and Ken and the Rhythm Kings. The second hour, which is lacking from the collection, included the Imperials, Saffires and Super-Phonics.
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Lindy Shannon 1935-1995
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
[002-02] In this clip, disc jockey Lindy Shannon explains in his view how most rock and roll bands are formed.
This clip is a portion of a special Lindy Shannon radio show program featuring La Crosse, Wis., area rock and roll bands that Lindy Shannon helped promote. His audience was mostly teenagers so he targeted his programming to their musical interests at that time. The show was mostly pre-recorded and aired Thursday, April 7, 1960, on WKBH radio (La Crosse, Wis).
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1960 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:00:52
Only the first hour of content of this special show was found which includes the Sparklettes, Lansing Brothers, T-J's and Ken and the Rhythm Kings. The second hour, which is lacking from the collection, included the Imperials, Saffires and Super-Phonics.
This clip is a portion of a special Lindy Shannon radio show program featuring La Crosse, Wis., area rock and roll bands that Lindy Shannon helped promote. His audience was mostly teenagers so he targeted his programming to their musical interests at that time. The show was mostly pre-recorded and aired Thursday, April 7, 1960, on WKBH radio (La Crosse, Wis).
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1960 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:00:52
Only the first hour of content of this special show was found which includes the Sparklettes, Lansing Brothers, T-J's and Ken and the Rhythm Kings. The second hour, which is lacking from the collection, included the Imperials, Saffires and Super-Phonics.
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Lindy Shannon 1935-1995
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
1410AM WKBH (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
[002-37] In this clip, disc jockey Lindy Shannon wraps up the first hour of the two-hour long radio special.
This clip is a portion of a special Lindy Shannon radio show program featuring La Crosse, Wis., area rock and roll bands that Lindy Shannon helped promote. His audience was mostly teenagers so he targeted his programming to their musical interests at that time. The show was mostly pre-recorded and aired Thursday, April 7, 1960, on WKBH radio (La Crosse, Wis).
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1960 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:00:24
Only the first hour of content of this special show was found which includes the Sparklettes, Lansing Brothers, T-J's and Ken and the Rhythm Kings. The second hour, which is lacking from the collection, included the Imperials, Saffires and Super-Phonics.
This clip is a portion of a special Lindy Shannon radio show program featuring La Crosse, Wis., area rock and roll bands that Lindy Shannon helped promote. His audience was mostly teenagers so he targeted his programming to their musical interests at that time. The show was mostly pre-recorded and aired Thursday, April 7, 1960, on WKBH radio (La Crosse, Wis).
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip may have been broadcast on radio station WKBH in 1960 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:00:24
Only the first hour of content of this special show was found which includes the Sparklettes, Lansing Brothers, T-J's and Ken and the Rhythm Kings. The second hour, which is lacking from the collection, included the Imperials, Saffires and Super-Phonics.
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
Marvin "Marv" Otto Blihovde (1934-2024) was a musician in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area. This is a promotional photo of Blihovde holding a guitar in the early 1960s. Blihovde also performed as a musical comedy duo under the name Dennis & Cree.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Steve Bute
Description:
Myrna Robbins was a vocalist in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area. This is a promotional photo of Robbins that was used in an article in 1962 when she released her first recording backed by the Silvertones.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Steve Bute
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is Steve Bute
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Alex Campbell was Interviewed over the phone in two parts by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Campbell was discovered by Shannon in a 1964 talent contest at 14 years old. Shannon tapped Campbell to sing vocals in 1966 with a Shannon-managed band The Fax. They recorded Witchi-Tai-To which stayed on top of the Milwaukee market rock charts for four weeks. Shannon then added Campbell permanently to another band he managed called The Ladds in 1966. In July 1968 the Ladds opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at La Crosse's Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. The rock group was signed to Bang Records in 1970 and changed their name to Today's Tomorrow. Shannon then turned management of the group over to a Milwaukee agency. The band toured the Midwest mostly for two years. Campbell returned to college but eventually joined the Changing Times band
Alex K. Campbell was born June 23, 1952, and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at age 69 on February 28, 2022.
Contents: 0.01 Introductions -- 0.25 Band name -- The Ladds - 1964 talent show judged by Lindy Shannon - Campbell part of a duo called Mystery Two; Shannon called Campbell to record a record with one of Shannon’s bands called The Fax; it was called Witchi-Tai-To then Campbell was matched with The Ladds, another Shannon band. In 1970 was signed to Bang Records and had to change the band name - chose Today’s Tomorrow. -- 2:04 Band members, musical influences, instruments -- Marv Melby, Eric Melby, Chucky Holzer, Ralph Russell and Alex Campbell; started on rhythm guitar then moved to keyboards; Hal Atkinson was very inspirational -- 2:37 Touring -- Toured Midwest mostly; opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at the Mary E. Sawyer auditorium as the Ladds in 1967/1968; Campbell wanted to go back to college; spent two years touring in the Midwest; the band would stay in one area and play Tuesday-Sunday then travel on Monday -- 4:01 Joined the Changing Times -- Spent ten years with the Changing Times - Campbell joined the band when Times Square the bar was closing down as the popular music changed over into disco; became the Macomba Club; bandmates were Tari Tovsen, Danny Bottcher, Larry Gaulke and Alex Campbell -- 4:47 Pay -- The band was paid $1200 per week -- 5:06 Transportation and traveling -- Limousine hauled a trailer when they traveled; when in Milwaukee, the band stayed at the Tyrolean Townhouse --
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 6:34
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Campbell was discovered by Shannon in a 1964 talent contest at 14 years old. Shannon tapped Campbell to sing vocals in 1966 with a Shannon-managed band The Fax. They recorded Witchi-Tai-To which stayed on top of the Milwaukee market rock charts for four weeks. Shannon then added Campbell permanently to another band he managed called The Ladds in 1966. In July 1968 the Ladds opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at La Crosse's Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. The rock group was signed to Bang Records in 1970 and changed their name to Today's Tomorrow. Shannon then turned management of the group over to a Milwaukee agency. The band toured the Midwest mostly for two years. Campbell returned to college but eventually joined the Changing Times band
Alex K. Campbell was born June 23, 1952, and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at age 69 on February 28, 2022.
Contents: 0.01 Introductions -- 0.25 Band name -- The Ladds - 1964 talent show judged by Lindy Shannon - Campbell part of a duo called Mystery Two; Shannon called Campbell to record a record with one of Shannon’s bands called The Fax; it was called Witchi-Tai-To then Campbell was matched with The Ladds, another Shannon band. In 1970 was signed to Bang Records and had to change the band name - chose Today’s Tomorrow. -- 2:04 Band members, musical influences, instruments -- Marv Melby, Eric Melby, Chucky Holzer, Ralph Russell and Alex Campbell; started on rhythm guitar then moved to keyboards; Hal Atkinson was very inspirational -- 2:37 Touring -- Toured Midwest mostly; opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at the Mary E. Sawyer auditorium as the Ladds in 1967/1968; Campbell wanted to go back to college; spent two years touring in the Midwest; the band would stay in one area and play Tuesday-Sunday then travel on Monday -- 4:01 Joined the Changing Times -- Spent ten years with the Changing Times - Campbell joined the band when Times Square the bar was closing down as the popular music changed over into disco; became the Macomba Club; bandmates were Tari Tovsen, Danny Bottcher, Larry Gaulke and Alex Campbell -- 4:47 Pay -- The band was paid $1200 per week -- 5:06 Transportation and traveling -- Limousine hauled a trailer when they traveled; when in Milwaukee, the band stayed at the Tyrolean Townhouse --
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 6:34
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Alex Campbell was Interviewed over the phone in two parts by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Campbell was discovered by Shannon in a 1964 talent contest at 14 years old. Shannon tapped Campbell to sing vocals in 1966 with a Shannon-managed band The Fax. They recorded Witchi-Tai-To which stayed on top of the Milwaukee market rock charts for four weeks. Shannon then added Campbell permanently to another band he managed called The Ladds in 1966. In July 1968 the Ladds opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at La Crosse's Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. The rock group was signed to Bang Records in 1970 and changed their name to Today's Tomorrow. Shannon then turned management of the group over to a Milwaukee agency. The band toured the Midwest mostly for two years. Campbell returned to college but eventually joined the Changing Times band.
Alex K. Campbell was born June 23, 1952, and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at age 69 on February 28, 2022.
Contents: 0.01 Introductions -- 0.19 Changing Times (band) -- Pretty much the house band at Moxies every-other-weekend; Campbell thought his career would end when he got married in 1983 but he continued into the 1990s -- 1:01 Lindy Shannon -- The Ladds - 1964 talent show judged by Lindy Shannon - Campbell part of a duo called Mystery Two with Dicky Terman; after group signed with Bang Records, Shannon passed the group off to a Milwaukee agent-- 2:12 Witchi-Tai-To song plays to end; top of the Milwaukee charts for four weeks
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 4:34
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Campbell was discovered by Shannon in a 1964 talent contest at 14 years old. Shannon tapped Campbell to sing vocals in 1966 with a Shannon-managed band The Fax. They recorded Witchi-Tai-To which stayed on top of the Milwaukee market rock charts for four weeks. Shannon then added Campbell permanently to another band he managed called The Ladds in 1966. In July 1968 the Ladds opened for Tommy James and the Shondells at La Crosse's Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. The rock group was signed to Bang Records in 1970 and changed their name to Today's Tomorrow. Shannon then turned management of the group over to a Milwaukee agency. The band toured the Midwest mostly for two years. Campbell returned to college but eventually joined the Changing Times band.
Alex K. Campbell was born June 23, 1952, and died in La Crosse, Wisconsin, at age 69 on February 28, 2022.
Contents: 0.01 Introductions -- 0.19 Changing Times (band) -- Pretty much the house band at Moxies every-other-weekend; Campbell thought his career would end when he got married in 1983 but he continued into the 1990s -- 1:01 Lindy Shannon -- The Ladds - 1964 talent show judged by Lindy Shannon - Campbell part of a duo called Mystery Two with Dicky Terman; after group signed with Bang Records, Shannon passed the group off to a Milwaukee agent-- 2:12 Witchi-Tai-To song plays to end; top of the Milwaukee charts for four weeks
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 4:34
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Bill Harnden was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Bill Harnden, advertising sales manager for the La Crosse Tribune newspaper, organized six Lindy Shannon reunion shows and was planning for the seventh show (30th anniversary) for 2022 when this interview aired. Harnden handled the business and logistical end of the shows, while Tari Tovsen, performer, was the musical director. The reunion shows were held 1992, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2007 and 2012 and monies raised were used to establish music scholarships at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Viterbo College..
While Harnden was not a performer nor was he acquainted with Shannon during the height of Shannon's influence in the area's music scene, Harnden had an appreciation for the history of the local music scene and appreciated all the Shannon did for area musicians and the two became friends..
Contents: :40 Reunion idea begins to formulate -- :55 Harnden’s association with a band called The Changing Times at Moxie’s restaurant in 1991 Tari Tovsen / Larry Gaulke / Danny Bottcher / Alex Campbell -- 1:35-8 Lindy Tribute Reunion Shows, 1992-2017 -- 1:55 Harnden pitched idea to the La Crosse Tribune and The Eagle WLCX 1490AM for sponsorship -- 3:44-4:31 Lindy Shannon associated bands at the 1992 reunion show -- 4:39 Who was Lindy Shannon? -- 5:38-6:19 Shannon’s rare interview with Elvis in May 1956 in La Crosse, Wisconsin -- 6:29 1970s groups associated with Shannon -- 8:34-10:22 The T-Js and the beginning of Shannon’s legacy of band promotion and recording, 1957; the T-Js were Jack Roubik / Tom Terry / Duane Schroeder / Bill Weigel -- 10:23-12:30 1992 reunion show highlights 13:25 Bobby Vee in 1996 13:41-14:16 Jim Sunquist of the Fendermen 14:17 Lindy record label with T-Js
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 14:39
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Bill Harnden, advertising sales manager for the La Crosse Tribune newspaper, organized six Lindy Shannon reunion shows and was planning for the seventh show (30th anniversary) for 2022 when this interview aired. Harnden handled the business and logistical end of the shows, while Tari Tovsen, performer, was the musical director. The reunion shows were held 1992, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2007 and 2012 and monies raised were used to establish music scholarships at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Viterbo College..
While Harnden was not a performer nor was he acquainted with Shannon during the height of Shannon's influence in the area's music scene, Harnden had an appreciation for the history of the local music scene and appreciated all the Shannon did for area musicians and the two became friends..
Contents: :40 Reunion idea begins to formulate -- :55 Harnden’s association with a band called The Changing Times at Moxie’s restaurant in 1991 Tari Tovsen / Larry Gaulke / Danny Bottcher / Alex Campbell -- 1:35-8 Lindy Tribute Reunion Shows, 1992-2017 -- 1:55 Harnden pitched idea to the La Crosse Tribune and The Eagle WLCX 1490AM for sponsorship -- 3:44-4:31 Lindy Shannon associated bands at the 1992 reunion show -- 4:39 Who was Lindy Shannon? -- 5:38-6:19 Shannon’s rare interview with Elvis in May 1956 in La Crosse, Wisconsin -- 6:29 1970s groups associated with Shannon -- 8:34-10:22 The T-Js and the beginning of Shannon’s legacy of band promotion and recording, 1957; the T-Js were Jack Roubik / Tom Terry / Duane Schroeder / Bill Weigel -- 10:23-12:30 1992 reunion show highlights 13:25 Bobby Vee in 1996 13:41-14:16 Jim Sunquist of the Fendermen 14:17 Lindy record label with T-Js
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 14:39
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Dan Hanson was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Dan Hanson was a drummer for the Unchained Mynds from its inception in 1965 until its break up.
Hanson was also the drummer for the La Crosse, Wisconsin, band The Executives for 20 years. Hanson was involved in the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows as well.
Dan Hanson died Oct. 31, 2022.
Contents: Introductions -- :24 drummer for the Unchained Mynds mid-1960s; began forming the band with neighborhood friends in 1965 -- :48 Lindy Shannon gave Pepsi Parties at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium -- 1:20 band members: Dennis Lawrence, Wayne Bentzen, Randy Purdy, Dan Hanson, Clare Troyanek; original name was Wandering Kind which Shannon changed when they recorded their first record - 2:20 Toured the East coast to promote "We Can't Go On This Way" record; sold 2,500 records; Teen Town label in Milwaukee ended up with the record; it was #1 in Milwaukee for 14 weeks; sold anothe -r 10,000 records 4:15 Buddha Records bought it; toured New York to Pennsylvania, it was #1 in Nashville for one week -- 5:00 road stories - 3 day festival with Roy Orbison and other stars drew 40,000 and Unchained Mynds played at this festival -- 6:39 transition
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 6:51
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Dan Hanson was a drummer for the Unchained Mynds from its inception in 1965 until its break up.
Hanson was also the drummer for the La Crosse, Wisconsin, band The Executives for 20 years. Hanson was involved in the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows as well.
Dan Hanson died Oct. 31, 2022.
Contents: Introductions -- :24 drummer for the Unchained Mynds mid-1960s; began forming the band with neighborhood friends in 1965 -- :48 Lindy Shannon gave Pepsi Parties at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium -- 1:20 band members: Dennis Lawrence, Wayne Bentzen, Randy Purdy, Dan Hanson, Clare Troyanek; original name was Wandering Kind which Shannon changed when they recorded their first record - 2:20 Toured the East coast to promote "We Can't Go On This Way" record; sold 2,500 records; Teen Town label in Milwaukee ended up with the record; it was #1 in Milwaukee for 14 weeks; sold anothe -r 10,000 records 4:15 Buddha Records bought it; toured New York to Pennsylvania, it was #1 in Nashville for one week -- 5:00 road stories - 3 day festival with Roy Orbison and other stars drew 40,000 and Unchained Mynds played at this festival -- 6:39 transition
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 6:51
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Dan Hanson was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Dan Hanson was a drummer for the Unchained Mynds from its inception in 1965 until its break up.
Hanson was also the drummer for the La Crosse, Wisconsin, band The Executives for 20 years. Hanson was involved in the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows as well.
Dan Hanson died Oct. 31, 2022.
Contents: Introductions -- :09 recording by the Unchained Mynds "We Can’t Go on This Way" - written by B. Stone - sold 100,000 records; BMI collects royalties; B. Stone had connections to Sonny Bono -- 2:04 other songs recorded included Dreamy Eyes, a Bobby Goldsboro song -- 2:33 band broke up - had philosophical/stylistic differences -- 2:55 Hanson played in other local groups; The Executives for 20 years -- 3:30 Lindy Shannon reunion shows / Hanson was close friends to Shannon; Hanson part of a reunion committee consisted of Bill Harden, Steve Noffke, and Greg Haskell (maybe more?); over 5,000 people attended the show -- 4:35 other band members: Randy Purdy (local); Clare Troyanek (Portland, OR), Doug Krupinski (California), Wayne Bentzen (Florida); and Denny Lawrence (local). -- 5:50 - end song "Can’t Go On This Way" by the Unchained Mynds
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 8:29
Dan Hanson was a drummer for the Unchained Mynds from its inception in 1965 until its break up.
Hanson was also the drummer for the La Crosse, Wisconsin, band The Executives for 20 years. Hanson was involved in the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows as well.
Dan Hanson died Oct. 31, 2022.
Contents: Introductions -- :09 recording by the Unchained Mynds "We Can’t Go on This Way" - written by B. Stone - sold 100,000 records; BMI collects royalties; B. Stone had connections to Sonny Bono -- 2:04 other songs recorded included Dreamy Eyes, a Bobby Goldsboro song -- 2:33 band broke up - had philosophical/stylistic differences -- 2:55 Hanson played in other local groups; The Executives for 20 years -- 3:30 Lindy Shannon reunion shows / Hanson was close friends to Shannon; Hanson part of a reunion committee consisted of Bill Harden, Steve Noffke, and Greg Haskell (maybe more?); over 5,000 people attended the show -- 4:35 other band members: Randy Purdy (local); Clare Troyanek (Portland, OR), Doug Krupinski (California), Wayne Bentzen (Florida); and Denny Lawrence (local). -- 5:50 - end song "Can’t Go On This Way" by the Unchained Mynds
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 8:29
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Larry Gaulke, formerly known as Larry Ball, was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Gaulke was a part of a Lindy Shannon promoted band called Johnny and the Shy Guys. The band did well and branched out beyond Shannon's management, changing their name to the Fabulous Shy Guys. Gaulke was a bass player active with this band from its inception in 1963 to 1968.
Later bands Gaulke was a part of were Orange Colored Sky based in California; and Four Pound Smile and Changing Times based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Contents: Introductions -- :38 Name; radio contest/Pepsi party/Shy Guys band members John Bernadot from Dakota, MN / Les King who was a Logan High School classmate / Rick Sobek from Winona, MN / Larry Gaulke (Ball) who played bass and was the lead singer -- 2:40 Lindy Shannon influence; suggested they record "Til the End of Time" at Kay Bank Studios in Minneapolis -- 3:23 other area bands that were active at this time were Dave Kennedy & the Ambassadors; T-Js and Changing Times; at one point the Shy Guys had seven guitarists in the band -- 4:10 cut the record; local hit and local and got some regional air play "Shorty’s Shack" and "From me to You"; Sobek was replaced by Rudy Von Ruden and he took over lead vocals -- 5:17 travel and touring; opened for Jerry & The Pacemakers at McCormick Place in Chicago -- 5:45 opened for Paul Revere and the Raiders/spent 17 weeks in Salem, Oregon, at the Chateau. Met Hal Atkinson from Biloxi, Mississippi, there who then joined the band and took over lead vocals; band returned to Wisconsin and Von Ruden left the band -- 7:20 "What’d I Say" released with Von Ruden as lead vocalist; Ray Charles called and talked to them as it had been released by him -- 7:58 places the band played; DJs in Madison packed the place - fun place to play -- 8:30 Changed names to Fabulous Shy Guys with Larry Gaulke / Hal Atkinson / Danny Baker from Chicago / J. C. Haseman, Tari Tovsen / Dave ? from La Crosse; worked for Al Schultz Orchestrations out of Chicago and they let a record hit slip away with "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogaloo Flu" then Johnny Rivers recorded it and it became a big hit "Rockin’ Pneumonia the Boogie Woogie Flu." -- 9:55 transition
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 10:11
Gaulke was a part of a Lindy Shannon promoted band called Johnny and the Shy Guys. The band did well and branched out beyond Shannon's management, changing their name to the Fabulous Shy Guys. Gaulke was a bass player active with this band from its inception in 1963 to 1968.
Later bands Gaulke was a part of were Orange Colored Sky based in California; and Four Pound Smile and Changing Times based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Contents: Introductions -- :38 Name; radio contest/Pepsi party/Shy Guys band members John Bernadot from Dakota, MN / Les King who was a Logan High School classmate / Rick Sobek from Winona, MN / Larry Gaulke (Ball) who played bass and was the lead singer -- 2:40 Lindy Shannon influence; suggested they record "Til the End of Time" at Kay Bank Studios in Minneapolis -- 3:23 other area bands that were active at this time were Dave Kennedy & the Ambassadors; T-Js and Changing Times; at one point the Shy Guys had seven guitarists in the band -- 4:10 cut the record; local hit and local and got some regional air play "Shorty’s Shack" and "From me to You"; Sobek was replaced by Rudy Von Ruden and he took over lead vocals -- 5:17 travel and touring; opened for Jerry & The Pacemakers at McCormick Place in Chicago -- 5:45 opened for Paul Revere and the Raiders/spent 17 weeks in Salem, Oregon, at the Chateau. Met Hal Atkinson from Biloxi, Mississippi, there who then joined the band and took over lead vocals; band returned to Wisconsin and Von Ruden left the band -- 7:20 "What’d I Say" released with Von Ruden as lead vocalist; Ray Charles called and talked to them as it had been released by him -- 7:58 places the band played; DJs in Madison packed the place - fun place to play -- 8:30 Changed names to Fabulous Shy Guys with Larry Gaulke / Hal Atkinson / Danny Baker from Chicago / J. C. Haseman, Tari Tovsen / Dave ? from La Crosse; worked for Al Schultz Orchestrations out of Chicago and they let a record hit slip away with "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogaloo Flu" then Johnny Rivers recorded it and it became a big hit "Rockin’ Pneumonia the Boogie Woogie Flu." -- 9:55 transition
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 10:11
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Larry Gaulke, formerly known as Larry Ball, was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Gaulke was a part of a Lindy Shannon promoted band called Johnny and the Shy Guys. The band did well and branched out beyond Shannon's management, changing their name to the Fabulous Shy Guys. Gaulke was a bass player active with this band from its inception in 1963 to 1968.
Later bands Gaulke was a part of were Orange Colored Sky based in California; and Four Pound Smile and Changing Times based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Contents: Introductions -- :12 Pay in Chicago in the 1970s for musicians; all venues were unionized; had to join the local to play in another town; rehearsed during the day and performed at night for six nights a week; supported his family; quit playing for money at age 65 -- 1:40 Musicians owned Times Square Club; other musical venues at that time were The Surf; Shorty’s; Varsity Club -- 2:10 Band rewrote Sugar Shack to be Shorty’s Sack in honor of Elenora "Ma" Held of Shorty’s Beer Stube on Irish Hill;-- Lindy Shannon made it the flip side to "From Me to You" -- 3:25 Shy Guys became the Fabulous Shy Guys; Larry lived in Hollywood, California for a few years and in 1968 joined a band called Orange Colored Sky; this band was the opening act for 3-4 years; he and his wife left California to start a family and wanted to raise them in La Crosse; raised two daughters -- 4:45 "Four Pound Smile" song; Party House, Varsity, Surf were music venues; Changing Times band started by Tari Tovsen and included Larry Gaulke, Don Rousch (sp?) who played bass; Larry replaced him about 1971ish; that band broke up then formed band Headliners -- 6:07 "Til the End of Time" song discussion -- 6:30 "Til the End of Time" song plays to End
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 8:57
Gaulke was a part of a Lindy Shannon promoted band called Johnny and the Shy Guys. The band did well and branched out beyond Shannon's management, changing their name to the Fabulous Shy Guys. Gaulke was a bass player active with this band from its inception in 1963 to 1968.
Later bands Gaulke was a part of were Orange Colored Sky based in California; and Four Pound Smile and Changing Times based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Contents: Introductions -- :12 Pay in Chicago in the 1970s for musicians; all venues were unionized; had to join the local to play in another town; rehearsed during the day and performed at night for six nights a week; supported his family; quit playing for money at age 65 -- 1:40 Musicians owned Times Square Club; other musical venues at that time were The Surf; Shorty’s; Varsity Club -- 2:10 Band rewrote Sugar Shack to be Shorty’s Sack in honor of Elenora "Ma" Held of Shorty’s Beer Stube on Irish Hill;-- Lindy Shannon made it the flip side to "From Me to You" -- 3:25 Shy Guys became the Fabulous Shy Guys; Larry lived in Hollywood, California for a few years and in 1968 joined a band called Orange Colored Sky; this band was the opening act for 3-4 years; he and his wife left California to start a family and wanted to raise them in La Crosse; raised two daughters -- 4:45 "Four Pound Smile" song; Party House, Varsity, Surf were music venues; Changing Times band started by Tari Tovsen and included Larry Gaulke, Don Rousch (sp?) who played bass; Larry replaced him about 1971ish; that band broke up then formed band Headliners -- 6:07 "Til the End of Time" song discussion -- 6:30 "Til the End of Time" song plays to End
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020
Duration: 8:57
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
1410AM WIZM (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
[CS01-WIZM] In this clip, disc jockey Lindy Shannon is interviewed by Pete Schreier and Chris Jeffries of WIZM 1410 radio (La Crosse, Wis.) for a "Remember When Weekend" special show that aired October 29, 1976.
In this first part of four, Shannon gives some autobiographical information and the beginning of rock and roll in La Crosse and the nation. Shannon speaks about the reaction of teenagers and city officials to Bill Haley's tune "Rock Around the Clock."
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip was broadcast on radio station WIZM 1410 in 1976 as part of a "Remember When Weekend" show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:03:01
In this first part of four, Shannon gives some autobiographical information and the beginning of rock and roll in La Crosse and the nation. Shannon speaks about the reaction of teenagers and city officials to Bill Haley's tune "Rock Around the Clock."
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip was broadcast on radio station WIZM 1410 in 1976 as part of a "Remember When Weekend" show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:03:01
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
1410AM WIZM (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
[CS01-WIZM] In this clip, disc jockey Lindy Shannon is interviewed by Pete Schreier and Chris Jeffries of WIZM 1410 radio (La Crosse, Wis.) for a "Remember When Weekend" special show that aired October 29, 1976.
In this second part of four, Shannon quickly talks about how Bill Haley, considered by many to have the first rock and roll hit nationally, came up with some of the song titles he used when songwriting. That song was played after part 1 of the interview with Shannon and preceded this clip.
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip was broadcast on radio station WIZM 1410 in 1976 as part of a "Remember When Weekend" show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:00:55
In this second part of four, Shannon quickly talks about how Bill Haley, considered by many to have the first rock and roll hit nationally, came up with some of the song titles he used when songwriting. That song was played after part 1 of the interview with Shannon and preceded this clip.
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip was broadcast on radio station WIZM 1410 in 1976 as part of a "Remember When Weekend" show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:00:55
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
1410AM WIZM (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
[CS01-WIZM] In this clip, disc jockey Lindy Shannon is interviewed by Pete Schreier and Chris Jeffries of WIZM 1410 radio (La Crosse, Wis.) for a "Remember When Weekend" special show that aired October 29, 1976.
In this third part of four, Shannon gives some background on his interview with Elvis Presley in May 1956 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, when Elvis was on a Midwest tour.
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip was broadcast on radio station WIZM 1410 in 1976 as part of a "Remember When Weekend" show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:02:53
In this third part of four, Shannon gives some background on his interview with Elvis Presley in May 1956 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, when Elvis was on a Midwest tour.
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip was broadcast on radio station WIZM 1410 in 1976 as part of a "Remember When Weekend" show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:02:53
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
1410AM WIZM (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
[CS01-WIZM] In this clip, disc jockey Lindy Shannon is interviewed by Pete Schreier and Chris Jeffries of WIZM 1410 radio (La Crosse, Wis.) for a "Remember When Weekend" special show that aired October 29, 1976.
In this forth and final part of the interview, Shannon gives some insight into the aftermath of Elvis Presley's concerts in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in May 1956. In Shannon's opinion, the teenage reaction to rock and roll was a liberation from the music of their parents. Teenagers had found their voice through this revolutionary musical style.
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip was broadcast on radio station WIZM 1410 in 1976 as part of a "Remember When Weekend" show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:02:35
In this forth and final part of the interview, Shannon gives some insight into the aftermath of Elvis Presley's concerts in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in May 1956. In Shannon's opinion, the teenage reaction to rock and roll was a liberation from the music of their parents. Teenagers had found their voice through this revolutionary musical style.
Lindy Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager at Leitholds Music Store, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
This clip was broadcast on radio station WIZM 1410 in 1976 as part of a "Remember When Weekend" show
Because of copyright and licensing constraints, the clips or tracks from this show made publicly available may have been edited by archives staff. An unabridged version may be listened to in person at the La Crosse Public Library Archives.
Duration: 00:02:35
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
Rita Ann (Held) Chandler, the youngest child of Valerius "Shorty" Held and Alnora "Ma Shorty" Held, recalls family life growing up in a bar near La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shorty's Bier Stube, also known as Shorty's Tavern on Irish Hill, served customers from 1952-1971. Shorty's tavern played a key roll in the history of area rock and roll bands by providing live music booked by Lindy Shannon, legendary La Crosse disc jockey, record store manager, music promoter and agent. On Sundays, there was no cover charge and bands came up to Shorty's to participate in the locally famous jam sessions, all overseen by Shannon. During nights when there was a band, the cover charge was $1. A devastating fire in March 1960 destroyed most of the family's possessions as well as the bar, but with help from family and friends, the bar was rebuilt. It was later added on to and remodeled.
Besides growing up in the basement of a rural bar, Rita covers other topics as well such as childhood and family life; school; work life at La Crosse Garment Company, La Crosse Rubber Mills and the Trane Company; union, lobbying and political campaign efforts; travel; and recreational sports and activities.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 01:18:57
The interview was recorded in two parts on Oct. 5, 2022, and Oct. 19, 2022; both times Rita Chandler was accompanied by her niece, Linda Gunderson
Interview conducted by Anita Taylor Doering of the La Crosse Public Library and video editing mixing the two interviews was performed by Livi Hackbarth of the La Crosse Public Library
Besides growing up in the basement of a rural bar, Rita covers other topics as well such as childhood and family life; school; work life at La Crosse Garment Company, La Crosse Rubber Mills and the Trane Company; union, lobbying and political campaign efforts; travel; and recreational sports and activities.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Duration: 01:18:57
The interview was recorded in two parts on Oct. 5, 2022, and Oct. 19, 2022; both times Rita Chandler was accompanied by her niece, Linda Gunderson
Interview conducted by Anita Taylor Doering of the La Crosse Public Library and video editing mixing the two interviews was performed by Livi Hackbarth of the La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- 0:39 started playing guitar in 1958; attended Central High School; saw Elvis Presley perform live on the Jackie Gleason television show when he was 13 years old in January 1956; saw Elvis perform live at the Mary E. Sawyer auditorium in May 1956 and was mesmerized; couldn’t hear a thing except girls screaming -- 3:21 self-taught on guitar; started Dave Kennedy & The Ambassadors in 1959 with Dave Kennedy, Tom Neary, Ronnie Rink; later George Eberdt and Jerry Oliver; recorded an Elvis tune "Wooden Heart" which became a local hit and was #1 for seven weeks on the local chart -- 4:51-end "Wooden Heart" song
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 6:52
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- 0:39 started playing guitar in 1958; attended Central High School; saw Elvis Presley perform live on the Jackie Gleason television show when he was 13 years old in January 1956; saw Elvis perform live at the Mary E. Sawyer auditorium in May 1956 and was mesmerized; couldn’t hear a thing except girls screaming -- 3:21 self-taught on guitar; started Dave Kennedy & The Ambassadors in 1959 with Dave Kennedy, Tom Neary, Ronnie Rink; later George Eberdt and Jerry Oliver; recorded an Elvis tune "Wooden Heart" which became a local hit and was #1 for seven weeks on the local chart -- 4:51-end "Wooden Heart" song
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 6:52
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Introductions -- :04 Just listened to the song "Wooden Heart" seven weeks in the number one spot on the local charts -- :20 Dave Kennedy & The Ambassadors broke up because of the Vietnam War and draft; Tari and the bass player joined the National Guard in 1966 to avoid the draft; Dave Kennedy joined another group out of town looking for a vocalist; after returned from boot camp, kept the Ambassadors going with Jerry, George and Tari for a couple of years; out in Nevada for six months; returned to La Crosse -- 1:18 Larry Ball (Larry Gaulke) called Teri needing a lead guitarist for the Shy Guys; went out to join the Shy Guys; Hal Atkinson influence; Teri stayed with Shy Guys maybe four years to 1970; band broke up -- 1:55 "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Booga Loo Flu" and got good air play in Chicago but poor management meant no one could buy the record; another artist recorded it and it was a hit -- 2:45-end "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Booga Loo Flu"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 5:18
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Introductions -- :04 Just listened to the song "Wooden Heart" seven weeks in the number one spot on the local charts -- :20 Dave Kennedy & The Ambassadors broke up because of the Vietnam War and draft; Tari and the bass player joined the National Guard in 1966 to avoid the draft; Dave Kennedy joined another group out of town looking for a vocalist; after returned from boot camp, kept the Ambassadors going with Jerry, George and Tari for a couple of years; out in Nevada for six months; returned to La Crosse -- 1:18 Larry Ball (Larry Gaulke) called Teri needing a lead guitarist for the Shy Guys; went out to join the Shy Guys; Hal Atkinson influence; Teri stayed with Shy Guys maybe four years to 1970; band broke up -- 1:55 "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Booga Loo Flu" and got good air play in Chicago but poor management meant no one could buy the record; another artist recorded it and it was a hit -- 2:45-end "Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Booga Loo Flu"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 5:18
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :10 Tari formed Changing Times in 1970 when Shy Guys broke up and Tari went home; Changing Times band members were Danny Bottcher, Donnie Ray on bass and Tari; was a trio then added Larry Gaulke; J. C. Haseman; group went on for 20 years; J. C. left the group in 1980; he suggested Alex Campbell to replace him -- 1:38 touring/traveling; with the Ambassadors went all over including California and Nevada; Shy Guys went out East and Florida; Changing Times stayed Mid-West -- 2:25 interesting road stories; Shy Guys and Key West, Florida; in Peoria, Illinois, Tari approached by Four Seasons to play back-up guitar but he declined -- 4:03 Changing Times won a recording session from one of Lindy Shannon’s award shows; Tari wrote song "Diana"; the B side was Danny Bottcher and "We Have to Live Together" -- 5:15-end Changing Times song "Diana"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 7:52
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :10 Tari formed Changing Times in 1970 when Shy Guys broke up and Tari went home; Changing Times band members were Danny Bottcher, Donnie Ray on bass and Tari; was a trio then added Larry Gaulke; J. C. Haseman; group went on for 20 years; J. C. left the group in 1980; he suggested Alex Campbell to replace him -- 1:38 touring/traveling; with the Ambassadors went all over including California and Nevada; Shy Guys went out East and Florida; Changing Times stayed Mid-West -- 2:25 interesting road stories; Shy Guys and Key West, Florida; in Peoria, Illinois, Tari approached by Four Seasons to play back-up guitar but he declined -- 4:03 Changing Times won a recording session from one of Lindy Shannon’s award shows; Tari wrote song "Diana"; the B side was Danny Bottcher and "We Have to Live Together" -- 5:15-end Changing Times song "Diana"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 7:52
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :07 Tari formed Changing Times in 1970 and it went until 1990 when Danny Bottcher, a drummer and vocalist, developed carpal tunnel syndrome and couldn’t drum anymore -- :44 Tari then formed the Headliners in 1990 consisting of Dennis Roesler, Cary Thaldorf, Les King and Tari Tovsen; members kept changing; Danny Bottcher was a member and left the Headliners due to carpal tunnel syndrome not the Changing Times; other members Steve Duff, Laurry Gaulke and Beth Temte so became a five piece band -- 2:25 played Eagle dances, Mardi Gras -- 2:44 Started the Lindy Shannon reunion shows with Bill Harnden in 1992 -- 3:26 recorded "Without Love" with Danny Bottcher on vocals -- 3:58-end song "Without Love"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 7:52
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :07 Tari formed Changing Times in 1970 and it went until 1990 when Danny Bottcher, a drummer and vocalist, developed carpal tunnel syndrome and couldn’t drum anymore -- :44 Tari then formed the Headliners in 1990 consisting of Dennis Roesler, Cary Thaldorf, Les King and Tari Tovsen; members kept changing; Danny Bottcher was a member and left the Headliners due to carpal tunnel syndrome not the Changing Times; other members Steve Duff, Laurry Gaulke and Beth Temte so became a five piece band -- 2:25 played Eagle dances, Mardi Gras -- 2:44 Started the Lindy Shannon reunion shows with Bill Harnden in 1992 -- 3:26 recorded "Without Love" with Danny Bottcher on vocals -- 3:58-end song "Without Love"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 7:52
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: :14 Headliners broke up in 2005 when Danny Bottcher, a drummer and vocalist, developed carpal tunnel syndrome and couldn’t drum anymore -- :32 Tari then formed the band Good Tymes with son Josh Tovsen, Steve Duff, Dave Wade sometimes Cary Thaldorf and Tari Tovsen -- 1:58 recorded "Me and My Marie" written by Tari; background of the song; met wife in Portland, OR, as part of the Ambassadors -- 2:50-end song "Me and My Marie" by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 5:20
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: :14 Headliners broke up in 2005 when Danny Bottcher, a drummer and vocalist, developed carpal tunnel syndrome and couldn’t drum anymore -- :32 Tari then formed the band Good Tymes with son Josh Tovsen, Steve Duff, Dave Wade sometimes Cary Thaldorf and Tari Tovsen -- 1:58 recorded "Me and My Marie" written by Tari; background of the song; met wife in Portland, OR, as part of the Ambassadors -- 2:50-end song "Me and My Marie" by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 5:20
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2021 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: :14 future plans after Covid 19; Steve Duff has a recording studio in his basement; Tovsen wants to record his new song -- 1:28 relationship with Lindy Shannon; started with Jack Roubik and the T-Js band; promoted other bands, recorded bands and booked them; 30th anniversary of the first Lindy Shannon reunion show to happen in 2022 -- 3:50 You Tube channel for Tari Tovsen and La Crosse Rock and Roll -- 4:00-end song "Comin’ Home" written by Tari and performed by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 6:40
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: :14 future plans after Covid 19; Steve Duff has a recording studio in his basement; Tovsen wants to record his new song -- 1:28 relationship with Lindy Shannon; started with Jack Roubik and the T-Js band; promoted other bands, recorded bands and booked them; 30th anniversary of the first Lindy Shannon reunion show to happen in 2022 -- 3:50 You Tube channel for Tari Tovsen and La Crosse Rock and Roll -- 4:00-end song "Comin’ Home" written by Tari and performed by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2021
Duration: 6:40
Creator:
1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa February 2022 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :13 Tari Tovsen wrote a new song; autobiographical about his musical life from the time he first saw Elvis Presley on television in 1956 when Tovsen was 13 years old; new song called "Livin’ the Life" -- 1:25The Day the Music Died 1959 three rock and roll musicians died in airplane accident; Tovsen was 16 years old and in high school; everyone in shock -- 2:07 You Tube video channel for Tari Tovsen and La Crosse Rock and Roll to find the song on You Tube; recorded by the Good Tymes consisting of Tari Tovsen, Josh Tovsen, Steve Duff and Cary Thaldorf -- 3:03-end song "Livin’ the Life" written by Tari Tovsen and performed by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2022
Duration: 5:45
Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
Contents: Introductions -- :13 Tari Tovsen wrote a new song; autobiographical about his musical life from the time he first saw Elvis Presley on television in 1956 when Tovsen was 13 years old; new song called "Livin’ the Life" -- 1:25The Day the Music Died 1959 three rock and roll musicians died in airplane accident; Tovsen was 16 years old and in high school; everyone in shock -- 2:07 You Tube video channel for Tari Tovsen and La Crosse Rock and Roll to find the song on You Tube; recorded by the Good Tymes consisting of Tari Tovsen, Josh Tovsen, Steve Duff and Cary Thaldorf -- 3:03-end song "Livin’ the Life" written by Tari Tovsen and performed by the Good Tymes
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2022
Duration: 5:45
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Creator:
Lindy Shannon 1928-1995
Description:
Lindy Shannon (1928-1995) was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck.
One of the groups Shannon represented was The Marauders who later went by the names of The Satisfactions and V-Troop. This interview conducted by Lindy is with the Marauders band members who had earlier that week performed at Chicago's McCormick Place to a large audience of screaming teenagers on Sunday, June 27, 1965. Lindy prompts each band members Rick Miller, Terry Gardner, Jim Young and Rick Pervisky for their thoughts and impressions of the event and of the Dave Clark Five who were also on the evening's entertainment schedule.
Shannon worked with Ed Pazdur Productions in Chicago who was known as "Chicago's Dean of Teen Concerts" to obtain this premier billing for the band. The Marauders were still in high school at this time.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
Duration: 11:18
This interview may have been broadcast on radio WKBH in 1965 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
One of the groups Shannon represented was The Marauders who later went by the names of The Satisfactions and V-Troop. This interview conducted by Lindy is with the Marauders band members who had earlier that week performed at Chicago's McCormick Place to a large audience of screaming teenagers on Sunday, June 27, 1965. Lindy prompts each band members Rick Miller, Terry Gardner, Jim Young and Rick Pervisky for their thoughts and impressions of the event and of the Dave Clark Five who were also on the evening's entertainment schedule.
Shannon worked with Ed Pazdur Productions in Chicago who was known as "Chicago's Dean of Teen Concerts" to obtain this premier billing for the band. The Marauders were still in high school at this time.
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Forms part of the Lindy Shannon Tape Recording Collection digitized and donated by Doug Williams
Duration: 11:18
This interview may have been broadcast on radio WKBH in 1965 as part of a Lindy Shannon Show
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A portrait photograph of Tari Tovsen who is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when it formed in 1959 until Tovsen joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Tovsen formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside of the photo in Tovsen's handwriting it says: "Evie - Thanks to a real nice girl who I'll always remember - Sincerely, Tari"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside of the photo in Tovsen's handwriting it says: "Evie - Thanks to a real nice girl who I'll always remember - Sincerely, Tari"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
Author:
La Crosse Public Library
Description:
A portrait photograph of Tari Tovsen who is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when it formed in 1959 until Tovsen joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Tovsen formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes.
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside of the photo in Ratajczek's handwriting it says: "Tari Tovsen - La Crosse, Wis. - taken Sept. 1961"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown
This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
On the backside of the photo in Ratajczek's handwriting it says: "Tari Tovsen - La Crosse, Wis. - taken Sept. 1961"
Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
The photographer is unknown