World Of Matter
Hialeah, Florida
1967-1972
 

 Band started in 1967 because Danny Hertlein's dad couldn't get him into sports so he decided to keep the guys off of drugs by being their manager. It worked for a while anyway. The band became one of the premier cover bands in the South Florida area. Recorded an original called No Such Thing.  

Personnel:
Danny Hertlein - Drums
Dennis Sierra - Guitar
George Carbonell - Bass/Vocals
Steve Argy - Bass/Vocals
Kenny Combs - Keyboards
Bob Gieger - Keyboards
Felipe Rodriguez - Percussion
Randy Beach - Vocals
Mike Holland - Vocals
Robert Duarte - Percussion/Sax/Vocals

Influences:
Santana. Three Dog Night. Many Others.

Setlist Sample:
I'm Your Puppett, Family of Man.

Equipment:
Ludwig Drums, Hammond B-3, LesPaul SG, Fender Jazz Bass.

Rehearsal Space:
Danny's House where his father (manager) built a rehearsal room.

Band Vehicles:
Chevelle van

Fashion Statement:
Bell bottoms

Best Gig:
The Button in Ft. Lauderdale. The women. Pure and simple.

Gig from Hell!:
Benefit for the metally handicapped. Figure it out.

Last Gig:
Too long ago to remember.

Comments:
Claim to fame? Auditioned Harry Casey (KC) on keyboards and didn't pick him up. For info on Dan Hertlein's other bands click here: http://danhertlein.com/past.htm

 

 

  

 

Where are they now?
Winter, 2005

Danny Hertlein is now in Northern California and still plays with a cover band. He is also an IT specialist for the IRS. Dennis Sierra lives in South Florida and still plays. Steve Argy plays with the Clarence Clemmons band, Temple of Soul.

Dan playing with his current band Cover2Cover

 

 Information contributed by Dan Hertlein danhertlein@comcast.net

 

 

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