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Nads

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

Nads (1978-1981)

Genre: Underground Rock

Home Base: Eugene, Oregon

Nad #1 Members:

  • Jon Wallace – Bass, Guitar, Vocals
  • John Barley – Guitar, Bass, Vocals
  • Mark Spangler – Lead Guitar
  • Bob Beisser – Drums

Nad #2 Members:

  • John Barley – Guitar (also played in the Xplores)
  • Jon Wallace – Guitar
  • Nathan Waddell – Bass (also played in Bill Rhoades Blues Band, Caliente, Soulsations)
  • Bob Beisser – Drums (also played in For Crying Out Loud, Bill Rhoades Blues Band)

The Nads played some truly inspiring gigs during ’78  – ’79 with large, enthusiastic audiences shouting, “Go Nads!” They reformed in 1986 to play with San Francisco rocker Roy Loney (Flamin’ Groovies) for a tour of the Pacific NW. –Nathan Waddell, 2016

Tagged With: Bob Beisser, John Barley, Jon Wallace, Mark Spangler, Nathan Waddell

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