B.B. Jam Lake Crystal, Minnesota 1966-1972   The band started out with three of the members going to the same school. Mike had been in bands since 1964, so he was the instigator. Bill was attending school about 12 miles away and was introduced by a mutual friend. After that the rest is garage band history. The band played through out MN, IA, SD for clubs, schools, and ballrooms.   Personnel: Mike Thompson - Drums & vocals Paul Wigley - Keyboards, Guitar, & vocals Jerry Paulson - Bass & vocals Bill Walker - Guitar & vocals Influences: Hendrix, Doors, The Who, Deep Purple Equipment: Fender twins w/ 2-2x15 Fender cabs, three Fender Bassman amps w/ 3-2x15 Fender cabinets, Vox organ w/leslie, Wulitzer piano, Slingerland Drums, Fender & Gibson guitars. Rehearsal Space: Mikes parents house and then a transformed chicken coop on Paul's farm. Band Vehicles: 1964 Ford PU w/ trailer Fashion Statement: White satin neru jackets w/ gold and black trim. Best Gig: All of them! Gig from Hell!: The last gig, just because we knew it was going to end. Last Gig: January 11, 1972 Comments: It was a hell of a lot of fun and still is. Where are they now? Mike Thompson went on to play through out the early 1970's. During his stint with a semi-national group Highway, he went on to become a lighting designer for such acts as Styx, REO, Sawyer Brown. .38 Special just to name a few. He is currently owner of a company that provides sound and lighting systems all over the U. S.. Jerry Paulson became a photographer and has his own company. Paul Wigley is currently a music teacher in IA. Bill Walkers whereabouts are unknown.     Information contributed by Mike Thompson

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