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Snapshot of Lane County in the 1980's

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...]

Rand Hoberg

Categories: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Eugene, Musician

Rand Hoberg has been a popular musician in the Lane County area since the 1960's. Name of band:  WildfireCategories: Rock Active Years: 1975 – 1982. Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Diane (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums) Name of band:  Dawn PatrolCategories: Rock Active Years: 1983 – 1986 Members: LaDawn Long (vocals), Rand Hoberg (bass), Jeff Long (drums),  … [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...]

Moses Carbon Graphite Guitars

Categories: 1980s, 1990s, Eugene, Instrument Inventor & Maker

Started by Steve Moser of Eugene, Moses Carbon Graphite is Lane County's historically largest finished musical instrument and instrument components business.  During its tenure is has produced the greatest number of carbon fiber-based musical gear worldwide.  This includes over 75,000 electric stringed instrument necks as well as classical strings parts, along … [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...]

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