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—Music—
Creator:
La Crosse School of Music (La Crosse, Wis.)
Description:
"Incorporated under the Laws of Wisconsin, for the purpose of giving instruction in Voice Culture, Instrumental Music of all kinds, and Art of Expression." Organized by Fred Leithold, the private La Crosse School of Music offered students private lessons out of the Leithold business. Particularly charming are the descriptions of the faculty and the photographic images of the lesson rooms at 325 Main Street.
Author:
Mrs. E. Margaret Tiffany
Creator:
E. Margaret Tiffany
Description:
Sheet music or musical score for a secular song "memory of Fallhall Glen"
Author:
W. R. Bohrnstedt
Creator:
Wayne R. Bohrnstedt 1923-
Description:
This piece was commissioned for the La Crosse Centennial celebration, 1948 and includes voice and piano parts.
While this published work contains the piano reduction, the La Crosse Public Library Archives has a manuscript musical score which includes biographical information on Bohrnstedt, the conductor's score, instrumental and vocal parts.
While this published work contains the piano reduction, the La Crosse Public Library Archives has a manuscript musical score which includes biographical information on Bohrnstedt, the conductor's score, instrumental and vocal parts.
Author:
E. Margaret Tiffany
Creator:
E. Margaret Tiffany
Description:
Sheet music or musical score for a secular song
Author:
E. Margaret Tiffany
Creator:
E. Margaret Tiffany
Description:
Sheet music or musical score for a secular song
Author:
Skandinaviske Baptisters Y.P.S.C.E.
Description:
Published in La Crosse, this is a compilation of Norwegian hymns of the Scandinavian Baptist faith published by O. H. Rask. Includes index.
Author:
Langstadt & Waters
Creator:
Charles C. Waters
Description:
Sheet music or musical score "dedicated to La Crosse Lodge No. 300, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks"
Author:
E. E. Blashek
Creator:
Fr. Zikoff
Description:
Sheet music or musical score of piano or organ music; schottische; published as a part of Ten Charming Beauties for the Piano or Organ.
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Author:
Mrs. P. L. Cilley
Creator:
Elise (Lovold) Cilley
John McCrae 1872-1918
John McCrae 1872-1918
Description:
Elise (Lovold) Cilley or Mrs. Percy Lloyd Cilley, was actively involved with the La Crosse Music Club. She wrote this musical composition to accompany Lt. Col. John McCrae's poem memorializing the war casualties in World War I.
"Dedicated to the Gold Star Division of the Service Star Legion"
Words by Lt. Col. John McCrae; composed by Mrs. Percy Lloyd Cilley in commemoration of World War I
For voice and piano
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:
Publisher not identified
Creator:
Nordvestlige Skandinaviske Sangerforbund
Description:
A collection of music and lyrics for a district singer's festival held in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in July 1906
Norwegian language material
Author:
Frey
Creator:
Frey,Oscar
Description:
A four page musical score without lyrics, and dedicated to the 1908 Mixed Chorus of the Northwestern Saengerfest, sponsored by the local Frohinn Singing Society, a German-American men's chorus. The Frohsinn society hosted a number of these festivals, the most notable being in 1908 when La Crosse and Frohsinn hosted the largest gathering in the festival’s history. Composer Oscar Frey's La Crosse Saengerfest March was written for that event.
Author:
W. F. Shaw
Creator:
F. A. Hoppe
Description:
Sheet music or musical score of piano music; schottische; published as a part of Leisure Hours: A Collection of Easy and Progressive Pieces
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Author:
Kerr
Creator:
Bertha C. Kerr
Description:
Handwritten not on first page reads, "To Mr. and Mrs. Hixon in memory of their city from the composer, July 1925."
Words and music by Mrs. James R. Kerr
Author:
E. Margaret Tiffany
Creator:
E. Margaret Tiffany
Description:
A songbook of eight spiritual compositions
Creator:
Christian F. Hoffman, 1822-1907
Description:
C. F. Hoffman (1822-1907) often had his works published by either E. E. Blashek or W. F. Shaw.
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Creator:
Ernest E. Blashek, 1852-1928
Description:
Works by La Crosse composer and publisher Earnet E. Blashek
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Author:
E. Margaret Tiffany
Creator:
E. Margaret Tiffany
Description:
Three secular songs for children: A Crow and a Blackbird; The Humming Bird and Gray Squirrel
Author:
City of La Crosse
Creator:
Walth, Gary Kent
Description:
Sheet music commissioned by the city of La Crosse for the tenth anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Epinal, Franch, and La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.
Author:
Pynn
Creator:
Moore, Thomas
Description:
Composed by Norris Allan Pynn ( - 1968) in 1953, a La Crosse, Wisconsin, composer, this work is a grouping of manuscript sheet music or musical score for voice and strings based on Thomas Moore's Scotch Air Oft in the Stilly Night
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
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
D'Angelo discusses the live music scene in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He mentions several rock bands and local bars and also discusses his efforts to promote bands and provide publicity through his small press magazines.
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
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Zobin discusses the 1980s live music scene in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He focuses on local bands, including the Slow Pedestrians and Altrusion Grace, and also describes the difficulties of forming bands and finding venues. He also mentions downtown bars and local fan magazines.
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
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Purcell talks about his career as a disc jockey in the 1970s and 80s. He expresses his passion for radio and working with musicians, and talks about some history with La Crosse radio and UWL radio.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Halko discusses local rock bands and the music performance scene in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He describes his collaboration at the Warehouse club and his efforts to organize and promote Java Jam.
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
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:
Wm. Doerflinger
Creator:
Christian F. Hoffman, 1822-1907
Description:
Sheet music or musical score; last page is an ad for ladies' corsets, perhaps advertising Doerflinger's Department Store goods
Author:
Carl W. Sultan
Creator:
Carl W. Sultan
Description:
Sheet music or musical score of piano music; march; 6ter Curus Turnlehrer Seminar zu Milwaukee, 1880-1884; Gewidmet von Turnlehrer; Seinen Collegen des 6ten Cursus
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Author:
Pynn
Creator:
Phelps-Rider, Alice
Description:
Composed by Norris Allan Pynn ( - 1968) in 1953, a La Crosse, Wisconsin, composer, wrote this manuscript sheet music or musical score of secular music based on a poem by Alice Phelps-Rider
Author:
Wm. Doerflinger
Creator:
William Doerflinger
Description:
Composed by William Doerflinger and "Respectfully Dedicated to Dr. D. Frank Powell (White Beaver), Medicine Chief and Counsellor of the Winnebago Indians"
Sheet music or musical score of a march for piano. Doerflinger wrote this march in honor of D. Frank "White Beaver" Powell in 1884, at the height of Powell's popularity as mayor of La Crosse, Wis.
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Sheet music or musical score of a march for piano. Doerflinger wrote this march in honor of D. Frank "White Beaver" Powell in 1884, at the height of Powell's popularity as mayor of La Crosse, Wis.
Part of Library of Congress. Music Division.
Author:
Pynn
Creator:
Smith, Ben
Description:
Composed by Norris Allan Pynn ( - 1968) in 1953, a La Crosse, Wisconsin, composer, wrote this sheet music or musical score of secular music based on a poem by Ben Smith.
Creator:
J. A. Josephson
Description:
A songbook of spiritual Swedish music for the home, school and church; while this songbook was used in La Crosse by a few Swedish families, its connection to La Crosse beyond that is unlikely