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We were all in
high school in Spokane, Mike and I from Shadle Park
HS and the other guys from Rogers
HS.
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Personnel:
John "Arch" Archibald - Lead Singer &
Rhythm Guitar
Dennis Gillman - Rhythm Guitar
Burt Beatty - Lead Guitar
Doug Roberts - Bass Guitar
Mike Fruin - Drums
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Influences:
Northwest
rock bands like the Sonics, the Wailers,
the Kingsmen, and also pop radio such as
the Beach Boys.
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Setlist
Sample:
The Witch, Psycho, Louie Louis, Long Tall
Texan
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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.
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Rehearsal
Space:
Dennis's
parents dining room.
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Band
Vehicles:
Our
beat-up teenagers cars with help from our
parents' pickups and station
wagons.
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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).
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Best
Gig:
Our first
high school senior prom gig in St. Maries,
ID. It was the first time we got paid
real money ($100).
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Gig
from
Hell!:
Playing a
restaurant/lounge at the age of 16 and
having everybody want
country-western.
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Last
Gig:
Don't
remember which was our last gig - we
didn't have very many!
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