Smoke
Muncie, Indiana

1968-1969

 

Michael Branson, singer - rhythm guitar, grew up in Muncie, Ind., graduated from Muncie Central 1965. First band was the Downbeats, later went on to play in Hitchcock Railroad with John Hiatt, 1970-73. Later became a history teacher in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jim Maidlow lead guitar, grew up in Muncie, In. Lives near Indianapolis and still plays music around central Indiana. He now owns a music store. Others unknown.  

Personnel:
Michael Branson - Lead Singer
Jim Maidlow - Lead guitar
Louie Byer - Drums
Wayne Young - Bass Guitar,

Influences:
Blues, rock, Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears

Equipment:
Shure microphones and mixer, Gibson guitars, Fender amps, Rogers drums.

Rehearsal Space:
Mike Branson's Mother's garage

Band Vehicles:
1954, 66 passenger school bus

Fashion Statement:
bell bottoms, and tank tops

Best Gig:
Triangle Club, Green ville, Ohio

Gig from Hell!:
Alley Oops Lounge, Marion , Indiana

Last Gig:
Can't remember

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Where are they now?

Wayne Young - unknown, Louis Byer - unknown, Mike Branson - lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado; pilot, history teacher, Jim Maidlow - lives around Indianapolis, In. and still plays music in the local area. Owns a music store.

 

 

Information contributed by Mike Branson

 

 

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