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Popular Bands Between 1860 and 1980

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies

Categories: 1980s, 1990s, Band, Eugene, Funk, Punk, Rock, Swing

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies (1989–2000; 2002–present) Genre: Ska/Swing/Funk/Rock/Punk Base Location: Eugene, Oregon Original Members: Formed by Steve Perry and Dan Schmid, in Eugene, Oregon. The Cherry Poppin' Daddies perform "Zoot Suit Riot" on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' on July 13, 1998 … [Read more...]

Eugene Symphony

Categories: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Band, Classical, Eugene

Founded in 1965 as a community orchestra, Eugene Symphony’s early years included performances in living rooms, schools and churches. The orchestra took up residence in Eugene’s Hult Center for the Performing Arts in 1982 and has since performed with the likes of violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, soprano Renee Fleming, Portland’s treasured Pink Martini, and most … [Read more...]

Rainrock

Categories: 1990s, Band, Country, Eugene

Categories: Country Active Years: 1992 – 2001Members:  Deena Lowe (vocals), Johnny Kallas (drums), Rand Hoberg (bass … [Read more...]

Vicious Rumors

Categories: 1980s, Band, Eugene, Rock

Name of band:  Vicious RumorsCategories: RockActive Years: 1987 – 1991 Members: Ed Burns (vocals and rhythm guitar), Rand Hoberg (bass), Dexter Ledford (lead guitar), Jeff Long (Drums), Mikey (Drums).  … [Read more...]

Dawn Patrol

Categories: 1980s, Band, Eugene, Rock

Categories: Rock Active Years: 1983 – 1986Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums),  Ed Burns (guitar).  … [Read more...]

Wildfire

Categories: 1970s, 1980s, Band, Eugene, Rock

Categories: Rock Active Years: 1975 – 1982 Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Diane (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums) … [Read more...]

Fiddlin’ Big Sue Band

Categories: 1980s, 1990s, Band, Bluegrass, Eugene

Genre: Rooted in Old Time Fiddling, Bluegrass, Newgrass, & SueGrass The Whiskey Creek String Band played from 1974 to 1983 Members: Sue Hunnel (aka: Fiddlin' Sue) - Fiddle Tom Hunnel (aka: Uncle T) - Vocals, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo Coyote Bill Frenchie Then became the Fiddlin' Big Sue, Uncle T & Johnny band from 1984 to 2004 Still playing after all these … [Read more...]

Whiskey Creek (1974-1983)

Categories: 1970s, 1980s, Band, Bluegrass

The Whiskey Creek String Band played from 1974 to 1983 Genre: Rooted in Old Time Fiddling, Bluegrass, Newgrass, & SueGrass Members: Sue Hunnel (aka: Fiddlin' Sue) - Fiddle Tom Hunnel (aka: Uncle T) - Vocals, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo Coyote Bill Frenchie Then became the Fiddlin' Big Sue, Uncle T & Johnny band from 1984 to 2004 Still playing … [Read more...]

Happy Daze Band (1976-2005)

Categories: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Band, Eugene, Rock

Happy Daze Band played between 1976 - 2005 Happy Daze Band was a 50's, & 60's group that played locally and at special venues i.e. Lane County Fair, Autzen Stadium (4th of July fireworks), Hayward Field during the filming of The Prefontaine Movie. They also fronted the Kingsman, The Ink Spots, The Ventures and Jan & Dean. Many Car Cruises and casinos. Members: … [Read more...]

Gin

Categories: 1970s, Band, Rock

GIN was a rock band formed in 1975 and based out of Oregon. They played school dances and events around the region and won two "Battle of The Bands" contests. GIN performed popular music from the time and also composed several of their own songs. They recorded two of their originals, "Louisville Luck" & "All You Gotta Do" at Raspberry Studios in Eugene Oregon.  I was … [Read more...]

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