Tom Hardin, born in Eugene, was an American folk musician and composer. He grew up near Hendricks Park and went to South Eugene High School. Tim dropped out during his senior year to join the Marines. Anyone around in the 60's or 70's has heard his songs. They were standards for artists to cover, particularly “If I Were a Carpenter” and “Reason to Believe”. … [Read more...]
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 You Gotta Do" at Raspberry Studios in Eugene Oregon. I was … [Read more...]
Robert Cray
The glow of a career in music began when Cray was a teen, and in 1974 it burst into flames as the Robert Cray Band came together in Eugene, Oregon. How strong was the fire? “Richard (Cousins) and I didn’t own a vehicle, and we were staying with his girlfriend in Eugene. We hitched a ride to Salem, where our drummer Tom Murphy was going to school, to rehearse,” Cray recalls. … [Read more...]
Orbit Sound
Located at 2272 Roosevelt Blvd in Eugene, Oregon, Orbit Sound Company (country acts), Willamette Records (1959-1960) and Myrtle Mountain Publishing Company were founded by Lloyd “Grandpappy” Smith, an upright bass player and bandleader of the Western Valley Boys, the Melody Ranch house band. Located at the same address Melody Ranch was a country western dance hall operated … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 raucous music." After Jeff Capps left the … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]