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Leonard Wood Roll Makati, Rizal, Philippines 1967-1968

 

Named after the night that we got loaded and rolled down Leonard Wood Road at 3am. We were in high school in Manila, Mike's dad was in the US embassy and the Kvaran's dad worked for the United Nations. Older brother, Ragnar Kvaran had already left for America. Ed Note: Hannes & Einar Kvaran, along with their brother Ragnar, later went on to form Kodai Road in Ypsilanti, Michigan (1968-1973). Check out their page here.

Personnel: Hannes Kvaran - Bass & Vocals Mike Usher -Guitar & Vocals Einar Kvaran - Drums Influences: 50's rock, folk, British Invasion Setlist Sample: Route 66 (using Nat King Cole's chords,) That Lovin' Spoonfull, Smokestack Lightnin' , Mustang Sally in 3/4 time, Equipment: Sears Amp, Fake Fender, what ever drums i could get Rehearsal Space: Kvaran's bedroom (it was pretty big) Band Vehicles: Parent's cars Fashion Statement: Like we could give a shit! Best Gig: Outdoors in Downtown Manila - huge crowd Gig from Hell!: Several were weird - none were really from hell Last Gig: Can't remember Comments: My life was saved by Rock & Roll. Not original, but true none the less.

Hannes is in Arizona, playing with Walt Richerdson. Mike is making movies in LA, and Einar plays in the house band, the Dharma Moon Band, of the Buddhist temple in Ann Arbor, MI