Beaux
Jens
Grand
Ledge, MI
1965-1967
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Gordy was and is a
great singer, Tim was a white Chuck Berry, Bob was
the Seinfeld of the 60's,
Toby was a solid keyboard man, and me I love to jam
and always will. Tom Taylor was a highly
appreciated guitar player for Beaux Jens after Tim
Schram and Bob Dick had left the band.
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Personnel:
Tim Schram - Guitar
Toby Bates - Organ and Coronet
Gordy Garris - Bass and Vocals
Bob Dick - Rythym Guitar
Joe Panessidi - Drums
Tom Taylor - Guitar
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Influences:
Bealtes,
Motown and Dick Wagner
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Setlist
Sample:
Too many to remember...
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Equipment:
Ludwig Drums, Vox Super Beatles, Vox Organ
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Rehearsal
Space:
Toby's
Parents Family Room
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Band
Vehicles:
The Meat
Wagons
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Fashion
Statement:
Oh scarey
, High Collars and Sansabelts!
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Best
Gig:
Daniels
Den
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Gig
from
Hell!:
They were
all great at that age.
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Last
Gig:
Not
sure.
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Comments:
Beaux Jens knew
60-70 tunes at all times. We were on a silly CD
called Garage Barage. Garage Bands from the Mighty
Mitten that is pretty funny sounding now. I had
jammed with Doug Browning this summer and Denny
Pinkstons name was brought up with a smile. If
anyone knows where he is tell him to contact me. I
emailed Dick Wagner and I'm looking forward to
seeing him jam again.
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Where
are they now?
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Gordy went on to join the
Frost with Dick Wagner, Tim disappeared...rumored
Canada, Bob Dick ????, Toby teaches school last I
heard, Joe Panessidi is in Real Estate and still
jams in the basement.
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After The
Frost, Gordy Garris was in Whipeye with Danny
Watson (of The Bob Seger System) and Tom Taylor,
Ronny Hernandez and Danny Hernandez (of The
Ones).
Poster by
Dennis Preston.
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Information contributed by Joe
Panessidi jmp@chartermi.net
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