Peppermint Hush Saginaw, Michigan 1968-1970    The band was originally a duo with Bassist Tim Girard and Rod Paquette practicing in Rod's basement then they called Mike Sheets up for Drums and needed a lead Guitarist. Mike at the time was hanging out with David Graham at school and Dave played lead Guitar. Next they needed an organist and we used to go to Sebald's Bakery to buy donuts and it so happened we made mention of it and Mr. Sebald mentioned his son Dave. Then last but not least we needed a vocalist and Rod knew a guy in the neighborhood by the name of Jerry Boltz. Thats how the Peppermint Hush was founded.  Personnel: Tim Girard - Bass Guitar Rod Paquette - Rhythm Guitar Jerry Boltz - Lead Vocals Dave Graham - Lead Guitar Dave Sebald - Farfisa Organ Mike Sheets - Drums Influences: Jimi Hendrix,The Zombies,The Frost, Mitch Ryder, and most of all The Beatles. Setlist Sample: Time of the Season, Mystery Man, Drive My Car, Purple Haze Equipment: Kustom PA System, Ludwig Drums, Farfisa Organ and Rickenbacher and Gibson Guitars. Rehearsal Space: Rod Paquettes Basement. Band Vehicles: Dave Sebald hauled most of it in his Mom's vehicle. Fashion Statement: Slacks and Khaki Safari Jackets. Best Gig: Playing Daniel's Den...we opened for Mitch Ryder. Gig from Hell!: Played a Battle of the Bands in Bay City MI, and a fight broke out in the crowd and spilled over into the Bands. What a mess! Last Gig: YMCA dance. Comments: The Band was like family. When we would get done we would go to Sebalds Bakery at 3AM cause that's when they would be baking for the next day. Mr Sebald was like our 2nd father. He made sure no one was getting into trouble. Kids nowadays will never know what it's like to have a Daniel's Den to go see your favorite star or band and to be that close to the stage. To learn from the best musicians around!        Where are they now? Winter, 2005 Rod Paquette died way to young barely out of high school from a car accident. David Graham died 6 or 7 years ago while at work from a Heart Attack. Jerry Boltz last known address was Florida not sure what he is doing. Dave Sebald I have no Idea.Tim Girard last I knew he became an X-Ray Tech and was living in Saginaw and Mike Sheets has traveled extensively on the road and came back to Bay City and is still playing in Michigan.    Information contributed by Mike Sheets mandykait@chartermi.net

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