Photo by Rob Shanahan

Photo by Rob Shanahan

Photo by Rob Shanahan

GALLERY 1-THE FIRST GIGS: 1965-1968   Kevin Clemens & JR, 1965   This was my second gig in 1965 when I was 10 years old. Kevin Clemens is my bandmate at age 9. The first gig, Kevin and I opened up for a high school rock band on a flat bed trailer. Who needs a bass player!   1966-1967   We added a bass player, Mark Davis, to the group. Kevin has his Gibson 355 and Mark’s playing a Mosrite bass. I finally upgraded from the 1940 single-tension Ludwig w/ calves to a 1966 Champagne sparkle Ludwig kit. I think every drummer had a similar drumset growing up.   Kevin Clemens , JR & Mark Davis, 1967     JR, Kevin Clemens & Tony Seddon 1966   The Talent Show   In the summer of 1966 we entered the summer talent show at McKinley Park in Creston, Iowa. We played, "Walk Don’t Run" and "Boys". WE WON! Notice--2 guitars, no bass!         1969-1970   We added two more players. Notice the change to a Fender bass and a Gibson 335. Dig the Farfisa! Also, OUCH--the band name!     JR, Tom Mullin, Kevin Clemens, Mark Davis & Mark Kaiser, 1969