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 […]
Popular Bands Between 1860 and 1980
Rainrock
Categories: Country Active Years: 1992 – 2001Members: Deena Lowe (vocals), Johnny Kallas (drums), Rand Hoberg (bass
Vicious Rumors
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).
Dawn Patrol
Categories: Rock Active Years: 1983 – 1986Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums), Ed Burns (guitar).
Wildfire
Categories: Rock Active Years: 1975 – 1982 Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Diane (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums)
Fiddlin’ Big Sue Band
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 […]
Whiskey Creek (1974-1983)
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 […]
Happy Daze Band (1976-2005)
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 […]
Gin
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 […]
Leon Bell and his Valley Ramblers
Leon Bell and his Valley Ramblers was the house band at the Rendezvous located at 99 N just over the overpass. They played every Sat Night. Active Years: 1960’s Members: Leon Bell
Salt n’ Pepper Blues Band
Active Years: Late 1970’s – Early 1980’s Members: Scott Cagle – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals Blue Owens – Harmonica, Vocals Chris (Papa) Robbins – Lead Guitar, Vocals Skip Falkenbach – Drums Scott Willis – Bass Played: Black Forest Dexter Lake Club
Rockus
Rockus was a three piece power trio based in Eugene, Oregon. Active Years: Late 1970’s- early 1980’s Members: Dave Bruell – bass and vocals Jeff Capps – drums Michael Souther – guitar and vocals We found our name (and style) when the police came to the house at which we were rehearsing and cited us for “loud and […]
Silvertones
The Silvertones were a punkabilly surf, rock band that played covers and originals. Performed in Oregon: Eugene, Corvallis, Albany, Portland. Active Years: Members: Jet Harris – Guitar, vocals Tom Brady – Guitar, vocals Debbie Smith – Bass, vocals Vince O’Connor – Keyboards, vocals Kelly Bilyeu – Drums
Secrets
Secrets was a 4-piece rock band that played covers and originals. Performed locally in played Springfield and Eugene. Active Years: 1980s? Members: Vince O’Connor – keyboards Duke Pippitt – drums
Ziller
Ziller was a 5-piece band that played locally in Springfield and Eugene. Active Years: 1970s-1980s? Members: D.B. (Douglas) Bonham – Lead Singer (sister is Tracy Bonham) Cory Burden – Drums (later with Big Monti Admunson, Bubinos) Vince O’Connor – Keyboards Terry Jimmy Marty
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