The Kolonials
Spokane, Washington
1965-1966

 
 

 We were all in high school in Spokane, Mike and I from Shadle Park HS and the other guys from Rogers HS.

Personnel:
John "Arch" Archibald - Lead Singer & Rhythm Guitar
Dennis Gillman - Rhythm Guitar
Burt Beatty - Lead Guitar
Doug Roberts - Bass Guitar
Mike Fruin - Drums

Influences:
Northwest rock bands like the Sonics, the Wailers, the Kingsmen, and also pop radio such as the Beach Boys.

Setlist Sample:
The Witch, Psycho, Louie Louis, Long Tall Texan

Equipment:
Fender Mustang for rhythm guitar; Harmony semi-hollow body electric for rhythm; Fender Stratocaster lead guitar; rented Harmony semi-hollow body bass to start, later a Fender Precision Bass; Ludwig Beatles-style drumset; Cheesy old mics and home-made PA speakers.

Rehearsal Space:
Dennis's parents dining room.

Band Vehicles:
Our beat-up teenagers cars with help from our parents' pickups and station wagons.

Fashion Statement:
One band mom sewed us matching black vests to wear with ruffled white shirts and black pants (Like Paul Revere and the Raiders).

Best Gig:
Our first high school senior prom gig in St. Maries, ID. It was the first time we got paid real money ($100).

Gig from Hell!:
Playing a restaurant/lounge at the age of 16 and having everybody want country-western.

Last Gig:
Don't remember which was our last gig - we didn't have very many!

 

  

 

Where are they now?
Summer, 2004

Arch married my little sister (!), but later divorced and now lives in New Mexico; Last I heard, Dennis was still in Spokane but no longer playing music; Mike is a nurse and teacher in Seattle; Me (Doug) still in Spokane where I work at the library and play music still part-time on weekends. Haven't heard anything about Burt for years.

 

 Information contributed by Doug Roberts HogDad@hotmail.com

 

 

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