1978 - 1981
In 1978, I moved to Kearney, Nebraska to attend college. One day, I was practicing my guitar in my dorm room when a fellow student happened to walk by. He knocked on my door and asked if I was in a band. I said no and he mentioned he was a lead singer and knew a drummer who was looking for a band. That drummer was Dave McCoy who had his drums set up in his fraternity house. I brought my little amp and guitar over one day and we jammed for several hours. Mitch Ashley lived in the same fraternity and was a bass player. He fit right in and we started learning some songs. Unfortunately, the singer who introduced me to Dave didn't work out and was let go. We placed a few ads here and there around campus for a new lead singer. Al Wilson answered the ad and although he was still in High School, he was the perfect man for the job. We managed to play several jobs including bars, proms, street dances, etc. The band's last job was on New Year's Eve, 1981 in Arapahoe, Nebraska. I was the one who left the band and I haven't forgiven myself yet. This was a good band.
Members
- Mitch Ashley — Bass Guitar & Vocals
- Dave McCoy — Drums & Vocals
- Alan Wilson — Lead Vocals
- Myself — Lead Guitar & Vocals