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