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Oakland, California 1966-1967
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The name "Broken Glass" was
inspired by the Oakland neighborhoods in which the Broken
Glass was formed and where broken glass remains plentiful.
Above photo, left to right: John Wilson, Jim McMann,
"Hinkie" Chin, Roderick Lee, Howie Parker and Robert
Jans. |
Personnel: Influences: Setlist
Sample: Equipment:
Rehearsal
Space: Band
Vehicles: Fashion
Statement: Best Gig: Gig from
Hell!: Last Gig: Comments:
John Wilson -
Organ
Jim McMann - Lead Singer
"Hinkie" Chin - Lead Guitar
Rodrick Lee - Bass Guitar
Howie Parker - Rhythm Guitar
Robert Jans - Drums
English &
Soul
Johnny B. Goode,
I'm A Man, Little Miss Riding Hood, Don't Bring Me
Down, Louie, Louie, Gloria, Hang On Sloopy, Season
Of The Witch,Good Lovin' plus some deodorant
commercial theme song.
John Wilson - Farfisa
portable organ
Oakland's St.
Teresa's Catholic Church basement, Oakland's Moss
Wood Park Recreation Center, parent's garage and
basement.
A "junker" Station
Wagon
metalic (shiny)
plumed shirts, white dickeys, and black
levis.
St. Elizabeth
High. Because (for the first time) there were more
than 10 in the audience.
Rollarena
promotion event that never happened - see 'essay'
below.
Battle of Bands at
Oakland High
For a more in depth look at
John Wilson's musical exploits, please click below for
his
very humorous take on the sixties garage band
experience:
Obituary of A Teen
Bay Area Garage Band Rocker
1966 - 1969
