Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Cactus is an American hard rock and blues band formed in 1969 in New York. They were known as "the American Led Zeppelin." Bloodrock was an American hard rock and blues band from Fort Worth, Texas, that enjoyed considerable success from 1969 to 1975. Potliquor was a Southern Rock band from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that formed in 1969 and disbanded in 1979. Dr. John, the stage name of Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack, is an American multi-instrumentalist wh.ose music blended New Orleans blues, jazz, rock, and R&B Heaven was a British jazz-influenced rock band that formed in 1968 and disbanded shortly after the release of their 1971 album.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Rolling Stones is a British rock and blues band formed in 1962 that has become one of the most successful musical acts of all time. The band enjoyed the height of their commercial and critical success during the 1960s and 1970s. The Rolling Stones 1981 Tour was the first time a band had a corporate sponsorship, allowing Jōvan Musk to pay them "several million dollars" to sponsor the tour without the band having to officially endorse the company. The band explained that "selling out" to corporate sponsors would help keep ticket prices down. The average ticket price was $16 and the tour grossed $50 million in tickets sales, the highest of any tour in 1981. This would be the last time the band toured the United States until 1989.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Who is an English rock band that are considered to be one of the greatest musical influences in rock music of the 20th century. Formed in 1964, they have gone on to sell over 100 million albums and continue to be one of the highest grossing touring bands of all time. Although The Who have since reunited several times, the band announced that this 1982 tour would be their final. The Orlando show was the first of the band's second North American leg, after a four week break.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
From 1977 to 1983 the Tangerine Bowl hosted a series of music festivals known as "Rock Super Bowls." The Tangerine Bowl has also been known as Orlando Stadium, the Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and is currently known as Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. It opened in 1936 and has been home to numerous sporting and entertainment events throughout its existence. The Tangerine Bowl is located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando, Florida.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Adams is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter who has enjoyed over three decades of success. Selling over 100 million records, he is the best-selling Canadian rock artist of all time.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Kenny G is an American soprano saxophonist who plays adult contemporary and smooth jazz music. He is the biggest-selling instrumental musician of the modern era, selling over 75 million records. ]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
From 1977 to 1983 the Tangerine Bowl hosted a series of music festivals known as "Rock Super Bowls." The Tangerine Bowl has also been known as Orlando Stadium, the Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, and is currently known as Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. It opened in 1936 and has been home to numerous sporting and entertainment events throughout its existence. The Tangerine Bowl is located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
From 1977 to 1983 the Tangerine Bowl hosted a series of music festivals known as "Rock Super Bowls." The Tangerine Bowl has also been known as Orlando Stadium, the Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, and is currently known as Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. It opened in 1936 and has been home to numerous sporting and entertainment events throughout its existence. The Tangerine Bowl is located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
From 1977 to 1983 the Tangerine Bowl hosted a series of music festivals known as "Rock Super Bowls." The Tangerine Bowl has also been known as Orlando Stadium, the Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and is currently known as Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. It opened in 1936 and has been home to numerous sporting and entertainment events throughout its existence. The Tangerine Bowl is located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Orlando-Seminole Jai Alai Fronton was built in 1962 and hosted concerts, graduations, and events in addition to jai-alai matches, which remained popular through the mid-1980s, when its popularity began to decline. The building was re-branded Orlando Live Events (OLE) in 2014. It is located at 6405 South U.S. Route 17-92 in Fern Park.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Orlando-Seminole Jai Alai Fronton was built in 1962 and hosted concerts, graduations and events in addition to jai-alai matches, which remained popular through the mid-1980s, when its popularity began to decline. The building was rebranded Orlando Live Events (OLE) in 2014. It is located at 6405 South U.S. Route 17-92 (U.S. 17-92) in Fern Park.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
From 1977 to 1983 the Tangerine Bowl hosted a series of music festivals known as "Rock Super Bowls." The Tangerine Bowl has also been known as Orlando Stadium, the Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, and is currently known as Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. The stadium opened in 1936 and has been home to numerous sporting and entertainment events throughout its existence. The Tangerine Bowl is located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
From 1977 to 1983 the Tangerine Bowl hosted a series of music festivals known as "Rock Super Bowls." The Tangerine Bowl has also been known as Orlando Stadium, the Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, and is currently known as Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. The stadium opened in 1936 and has been home to numerous sporting and entertainment events throughout its existence. The Tangerine Bowl is located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
From 1977 to 1983 the Tangerine Bowl hosted a series of music festivals known as "Rock Super Bowls." The Tangerine Bowl has also been known as Orlando Stadium, the Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, and is currently known as Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. The stadium opened in 1936 and has been home to numerous sporting and entertainment events throughout its existence. The Tangerine Bowl was located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Great Southern Music Hall, which changed its name to the Beacham Theater after renovations in 1976, was a music venue located at 46 North Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando. The theater opened on December 9, 1921, as a vaudeville and movie theater.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Great Southern Music Hall, which changed its name to the Beacham Theater after renovations in 1976, was a music venue located at 46 North Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando. The theater opened on December 9, 1921, as a vaudeville and movie theater.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Once host to some of the top names in sports and music, the Orlando Sports Complex was demolished by the Orange County Building Department in 1995 due to code violations.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
WUCF-TV is a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television station serving the Central Florida television market. The station, operated by the University of Central Florida, is the region's sole PBS member station, reaching an estimated population of 4.6 million people in its aerial viewing area. Arts and culture take center stage in WUCF-TV's weekly local series: "WUCF Artisodes." Each episode airs Thursdays at 8 p.m., featuring a local artist or initiative, as well as stories on the arts from across the country. Developed in partnership with 28 PBS stations nationwide, this series is part of WUCF-TV's mission to give everyone a front-row seat to the arts. This Artisodes Short originally aired as part of "WUCF Artisodes #161: We've Got the Beat" on February 12, 2015.]]> WUCF-TV, Orlando, Florida, February 12, 2015: WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> WUCF-TV]]> WUCF Artisodes Short: Enmanuel Chacin, WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> WUCF Artisodes 161: We've Got the Beat, WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> Adobe Flash Player]]> Java]]> WUCF-TV.]]> WUCF-TV and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
WUCF-TV is a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television station serving the Central Florida television market. The station, operated by the University of Central Florida, is the region's sole PBS member station, reaching an estimated population of 4.6 million people in its aerial viewing area. Arts and culture take center stage in WUCF-TV's weekly local series: "WUCF Artisodes." Each episode airs Thursdays at 8 p.m., featuring a local artist or initiative, as well as stories on the arts from across the country. Developed in partnership with 28 PBS stations nationwide, this series is part of WUCF-TV's mission to give everyone a front-row seat to the arts. This Artisodes Short originally aired as part of "WUCF Artisodes #130" on May 15, 2014.]]> WUCF-TV, Orlando, Florida, May 15, 2014: WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> WUCF-TV]]> WUCF Artisodes Short: Song Peddler, WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> WUCF Artisodes 130, WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> Adobe Flash Player]]> Java]]> WUCF-TV.]]> WUCF-TV and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
WUCF-TV is a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television station serving the Central Florida television market. The station, operated by the University of Central Florida, is the region's sole PBS member station, reaching an estimated population of 4.6 million people in its aerial viewing area. Arts and culture take center stage in WUCF-TV's weekly local series: "WUCF Artisodes." Each episode airs Thursdays at 8 p.m., featuring a local artist or initiative, as well as stories on the arts from across the country. Developed in partnership with 28 PBS stations nationwide, this series is part of WUCF-TV's mission to give everyone a front-row seat to the arts. This Artisodes Short originally aired as part of "WUCF Artisodes #139: Music Music Music" on July 31, 2014.]]> WUCF-TV, Orlando, Florida, July 31, 2014: WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> WUCF-TV]]> WUCF Artisodes Short: ATLAS, WUCF-TV, Orlando, Florida.]]> WUCF Artisodes 139: Music Music Music, WUCF-TV, Orlando, Florida.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Adobe Flash Player]]> Java]]> WUCF-TV.]]> WUCF-TV and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
WUCF-TV is a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television station serving the Central Florida television market. The station, operated by the University of Central Florida, is the region's sole PBS member station, reaching an estimated population of 4.6 million people in its aerial viewing area. Arts and culture take center stage in WUCF-TV's weekly local series: "WUCF Artisodes." Each episode airs Thursdays at 8 p.m., featuring a local artist or initiative, as well as stories on the arts from across the country. Developed in partnership with 28 PBS stations nationwide, this series is part of WUCF-TV's mission to give everyone a front-row seat to the arts. This Artisodes Short originally aired as part of "WUCF Artisodes #147: Development through Diversity" on October 16, 2014.]]> WUCF-TV, Orlando, Florida, April 9, 2015: WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> WUCF-TV]]> WUCF Artisodes Short: Violectric, WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> WUCF Artisodes 167: Mix & Match, WUCF-TV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida]]> Adobe Flash Player]]> Java]]> WUCF-TV.]]> WUCF-TV and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Rolling Stones are an English rock and blues band formed in 1962 that have become one of the most successful musical acts of all time. The band enjoyed the height of their commercial and critical success during the 1960s and 1970s. The Tangerine Bowl has also been known as Orlando Stadium, the Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium and is currently known as Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. It opened in 1936 and has been home to numerous sporting and entertainment events throughout its existence.

The Rolling Stones 1981 Tour was the first time a band had a corporate sponsorship, allowing Jovan Musk to pay them several million dollars to sponsor the tour without the band having to officially endorse the company. The band explained that "selling out" to corporate sponsors would help keep ticket prices down. The average ticket price was $16 and the tour grossed $50 million in tickets sales, the highest of any tour in 1981. This would be the last time the band toured the United States until 1989.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Samansky's radio career began in 1976 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, before he moved to Denver, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; and finally, Houston, Texas, where he began a hit show with fellow disc jockey Alan Baxter, "The Baxter and Mark Show," which they brought to Orlando in 1983. The show was the #1 rated radio show among adults 18 to 34 years old in Orlando for a period. Samansky left the show in 1992 and moved to 740 WWNZ-AM in Orlando, where he remained until he was fired in 1993 for an off-color comment he made on-air. He next moved to the Orlando classic-rock station 96.5 WHTQ-FM, experiencing a ratings-topping summer in 1996 among 25- to 54-year-olds. Samansky later served a one-year stint at 101.1 WJRR-FM in 2000 alongside Larry the Cable Guy, and helped produce the future-famous comedian's first album. Samansky passed away in 2011.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Supervillains were formed in 1998 by drummer/vocalist Dominic Maresco and guitarist/vocalist Scott "Skart" Suldo, while they were in high school in St. Cloud, Florida. Initially a punk-rock band, the group adapted elements of ska and reggae to their sound, leading to opportunities to support reggae acts such as The Wailers and Inner Circle, reggae-rock acts such as Slightly Stoopid and Pepper, ska acts such as Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto, punk acts such as Pennywise and Authority Zero, and rock acts such as Fishbone and 311. After several successful tours as an opening band, The Supervillains began headlining their own national tours, often performing over 200 shows per year, and released eight studio albums as of June 2015. The band incorporated several horn players and other members for eight or nine years, but have since operated as a four-piece, with Maresco, Suldo, Daniel Grundrof on bass and Tom "T-Rex" Moulton on keyboards and guitar. After selling over 100,000 records, the group formed their own label, Rah Rah Rah Records, in 2011.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Supervillains were formed in 1998 by drummer/vocalist Dominic Maresco and guitarist/vocalist Scott "Skart" Suldo, while they were in high school in St. Cloud, Florida. Initially a punk-rock band, the group adapted elements of ska and reggae to their sound, leading to opportunities to support reggae acts such as The Wailers and Inner Circle, reggae-rock acts such as Slightly Stoopid and Pepper, ska acts such as Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto, punk acts such as Pennywise and Authority Zero, and rock acts such as Fishbone and 311. After several successful tours as an opening band, The Supervillains began headlining their own national tours, often performing over 200 shows per year, and released eight studio albums as of June 2015. The band incorporated several horn players and other members for eight or nine years, but have since operated as a four-piece, with Maresco, Suldo, Daniel Grundrof on bass and Tom "T-Rex" Moulton on keyboards and guitar. After selling over 100,000 records, the group formed their own label, Rah Rah Rah Records, in 2011.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Supervillains were formed in 1998 by drummer/vocalist Dominic Maresco and guitarist/vocalist Scott "Skart" Suldo, while they were in high school in St. Cloud, Florida. Initially a punk-rock band, the group adapted elements of ska and reggae to their sound, leading to opportunities to support reggae acts such as The Wailers and Inner Circle, reggae-rock acts such as Slightly Stoopid and Pepper, ska acts such as Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto, punk acts such as Pennywise and Authority Zero, and rock acts such as Fishbone and 311. After several successful tours as an opening band, The Supervillains began headlining their own national tours, often performing over 200 shows per year, and released eight studio albums as of June 2015. The band incorporated several horn players and other members for eight or nine years, but have since operated as a four-piece, with Maresco, Suldo, Daniel Grundrof on bass and Tom "T-Rex" Moulton on keyboards and guitar. After selling over 100,000 records, the group formed their own label, Rah Rah Rah Records, in 2011.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/RALPH-FEST-2012/G0000Hji6yLzM_3w/I0000e6xySHHj.8A/C0000fnM5ntjHkP8.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/RALPH-FEST-2012/G0000Hji6yLzM_3w/I0000T9fKyDE5T7E/C0000fnM5ntjHkP8.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Fire in the Sky.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/RALPH-FEST-2012/G0000Hji6yLzM_3w/I00007_4gjMpH.xU/C0000fnM5ntjHkP8.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Originally from Western New York, Kaleigh Baker is a jazz/blues/rock singer-songwriter based out of Orlando. Known for her soulful vocal delivery and incredible range, Baker tours relentlessly, sharing the stage with notable performers such as B. B. King, Buddy Guy, Trombone Shorty, Tony Hall, Kevn Kinney, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Boz Scaggs, Juliette Lewis, and Terri Binion. Baker played Janis Joplin in a play entitled, "Janis Joplin, Little Girl Blue," at the 2015 Orlando International Fringe Festival, winning several audience choice awards, including Best of the Fest, Best Female Performer, and Best Show in the Gold Venue.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/RALPH-FEST-2012/G0000Hji6yLzM_3w/I0000x7d02lDORLU/C0000fnM5ntjHkP8.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/RALPH-FEST-2012/G0000Hji6yLzM_3w/I0000tYq35m54Fx4/C0000fnM5ntjHkP8.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/RALPH-FEST-2012/G0000Hji6yLzM_3w/I0000GjmLESU9Jew/C0000fnM5ntjHkP8.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The first photograph features guitarist Brian Chodorcoff, saxophonist/keyboardist Nathan Anderson, vocalist Kaleigh Baker, an unidentified drummer, and bassist Erin Nolan. The second photograph shows Anderson and Baker. The Downgetters is an all-star band from Orlando, featuring Baker, vocalist/guitarist Joseph Martens, guitarist Brian Chodorcoff, guitarist Jeff Nolan, bassist Mike Kossler, Anderson, and drummer Mark Janssen.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2011-11-22-KALEIGH-BAKER-Orlando-Calling-Orlando-FL/G0000gcv5TNwE1GM/I0000Caunyy48YO4/C0000G5l.eE1uUuw.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2011-11-22-KALEIGH-BAKER-Orlando-Calling-Orlando-FL/G0000gcv5TNwE1GM/I0000kFK8FgRBr78/C0000G5l.eE1uUuw.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-08-25-KALEIGH-BAKER-House-of-Blues-Orlando-FL/G00007TLEMM6IWvE/I0000jKXSZFZ.5K0/C0000G5l.eE1uUuw/.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Ralphfest is an annual concert festival in Downtown Orlando, Florida, that celebrates the memory and musical influence of Ralph Ameduri, Jr. Ameduri was an Orlando musician who was murdered on September 10, 2011, in a robbery attempt on a patio behind Jessie's Bar, a Winter Haven music club where he was filling in for a member of local band, Thomas Wynn & the Believers. The inaugural concert was arranged to cover his funeral expenses and, since then, proceeds from the events have gone to the Ralph Ameduri, Jr. Music Scholarship Fund, which operates through the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools, awarding a musical instruments to graduating high school students. Ralphfest 2 took place on November 24, 2012, on three different stages: one at The Beacham Theater, one at The Social, and one at The Outside Elixir Stage on Washington Street. The benefit features 26 bands that Ameduri was part of, worked with, had close ties to, or enjoyed, as well as multiple DJs. Some of the performers included Thomas Wynn & the Believers, The Ludes, Music's Milka Ramos, SUNNY, The Downgetters featuring Kaleigh Baker, Riverbottom Nightmare Band, The Legendary JC's, funkUs, and The Woolly Bushmen. Ralphfest 2 raised $10,000.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-11-24-KALEIGH-BAKER-with-THE-DOWNGETTERS-RALPHFEST-The-Beacham-Theater-Orlando-FL/G0000qkgT9LRSImY/I00001HEMzJ.arPo/C0000G5l.eE1uUuw.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-11-24-KALEIGH-BAKER-with-THE-DOWNGETTERS-RALPHFEST-The-Beacham-Theater-Orlando-FL/G0000qkgT9LRSImY/I00007.Hm9G7_.0c/C0000G5l.eE1uUuw.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Formed in 2000 by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Bobby Koelble, who was also a member of the seminal metal band Death, JunkieRush is an Orlando-based rock band that combines elements of funk, punk, Latin, reggae, ska and world music into a unique original sound. The band has gained a reputation for its live shows, performing up the east coast from Florida to New York, as well as the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Although quite a departure from his metal roots, JunkieRush still features the strong guitar work that Koelble is known for. The original lineup consisted of Koelble on vocals and guitar, Chris Charles on saxophone and keyboard, Aaron O'Riley on bass, Marc Clermont on percussion, and Matt Hughen on drums. As of 2015, the lineup consisted of Koelble, bassist/vocalist Matt Gallagher, saxophonist/flutist/vocalist Nathan Anderson, drummer Thatcher on drums, and percussionist George "Ito" Colon. The band's albums include Junkie Rush (2000), II (2004), Live (2006), and Musica (2009).]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2003-01-29-JUNKIE-RUSH-Wills-Pub-and-after-party-Orlando-FL-gallery/G0000vGFmkJjJQL4/I0000zbWCJBYP8j8/C0000i75h9FD_Cjw.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2003-01-29-JUNKIE-RUSH-Wills-Pub-and-after-party-Orlando-FL-gallery/G0000vGFmkJjJQL4/I0000p.WZdclksxk/C0000i75h9FD_Cjw.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2003-01-29-JUNKIE-RUSH-Wills-Pub-and-after-party-Orlando-FL-gallery/G0000vGFmkJjJQL4/I0000U92X1933pvU/C0000i75h9FD_Cjw.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2007-07-30-JUNKIE-RUSH-THE-SOCIAL-Orlando-FL/G0000qlue4u.ulow/I0000cfT3iqz94fw/C0000i75h9FD_Cjw.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Formed in 2000 by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Bobby Koelble, who was also a member of the seminal metal band Death, JunkieRush is an Orlando-based rock band that combines elements of funk, punk, Latin, reggae, ska and world music into a unique original sound. The band has gained a reputation for its live shows, performing up the east coast from Florida to New York, as well as the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Although quite a departure from his metal roots, JunkieRush still features the strong guitar work that Koelble is known for. The original lineup consisted of Koelble on vocals and guitar, Chris Charles on saxophone and keyboard, Aaron O'Riley on bass, Marc Clermont on percussion, and Matt Hughen on drums. As of 2015, the lineup consisted of Koelble, bassist/vocalist Matt Gallagher, saxophonist/flutist/vocalist Nathan Anderson, drummer Thatcher on drums, and percussionist George "Ito" Colon. The band's albums include Junkie Rush (2000), II (2004), Live (2006), and Musica (2009).]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2007-07-30-JUNKIE-RUSH-THE-SOCIAL-Orlando-FL/G0000qlue4u.ulow/I0000864dqSG2OfA/C0000i75h9FD_Cjw.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Formed in 2000 by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Bobby Koelble, who was also a member of the seminal metal band Death, JunkieRush is an Orlando-based rock band that combines elements of funk, punk, Latin, reggae, ska and world music into a unique original sound. The band has gained a reputation for its live shows, performing up the east coast from Florida to New York, as well as the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Although quite a departure from his metal roots, JunkieRush still features the strong guitar work that Koelble is known for. The original lineup consisted of Koelble on vocals and guitar, Chris Charles on saxophone and keyboard, Aaron O'Riley on bass, Marc Clermont on percussion, and Matt Hughen on drums. As of 2015, the lineup consisted of Koelble, bassist/vocalist Matt Gallagher, saxophonist/flutist/vocalist Nathan Anderson, drummer Thatcher on drums, and percussionist George "Ito" Colon. The band's albums include Junkie Rush (2000), II (2004), Live (2006), and Musica (2009).]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-08-25-JUNKIE-RUSH-House-of-Blues-Orlando-FL/G0000N5hRAJ5aDT4/I0000HEX08_vj40E/C0000i75h9FD_Cjw.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-08-25-JUNKIE-RUSH-House-of-Blues-Orlando-FL/G0000N5hRAJ5aDT4/I00007Ck.4XvfFdo/C0000i75h9FD_Cjw.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-08-25-JUNKIE-RUSH-House-of-Blues-Orlando-FL/G0000N5hRAJ5aDT4/I00008lDhgRCWDhs/C0000i75h9FD_Cjw.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Led by Michelle Beebs, this Orlando-based band combines ska, rock, funk, and soul, gaining notoriety through their high-energy performances and unapologetically ridiculous media content. The group consists of Beebs of kazoo and vocals, Jeremy Lovelady on guitar, Levon White on bass, Paul Brisske on drums, Bunky Garrabrant on trumpet, and Eric Christian on saxophone and flute. The band was discovered by legendary promoter Kevin Lyman and asked to join the Vans Warped Tour in 2013. They were filmed for the second season of the show Warped Roadies on the FUSE Network, and returned to the Warped Tour in 2014, performing on a larger stage. The band has since toured with notable bands such as Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger, Suburban Legends, Five Iron Frenzy, Beautiful Bodies, and This Magnificent, and has shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Donovan Frankenreiter, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Cypress Hill, The Original Wailers, Zach Deputy, Keller Williams, The Lee Boys, BadFish, Dumpstaphunk, 100 Monkeys, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, and Perpetual Groove. Reel Big Fish's Aaron Barrett also produced their EP and their full length album. They were also featured on an episode of Travel Channel's RV Kings.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/ELLA-FEST-2012/G0000TNuvfzSkfkU/I0000RA_rkzn84YU/C0000q_kABE1Z.zs.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
MILKA is a rock band formed in Orlando, consisting of Ramos on guitar and vocals, Tony Roman on bass, and Troy Garfield Goins on drums. The combination of bilingual feminist front-woman Ramos and the Latin-influenced percussion creates a unique hard rock sound that transcends genres. The band released an album in 2002, entitled, Fire in the Sky.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/ELLA-FEST-2012/G0000TNuvfzSkfkU/I0000MwFZHpc0dW0/C0000q_kABE1Z.zs.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/ELLA-FEST-2012/G0000TNuvfzSkfkU/I00006aX8Ds2Ix6A/C0000q_kABE1Z.zs.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Formed in 2006 in Orlando, Florida, Meka Nism is a female-fronted metal band that originated as Meka Nism and Her Rusty Tears. The band recorded their first album, Mad to Love, on Florida-based Hidden Records that same year. "Break," the second track from the album, won the Songwriter's Showcase of America's (SSA) Best Experimental Song of the Year, and Meka was named SSA's Solo Artist of the Month in January 2007. While the group has always consisted of Meka on vocals, in 2010, after she returned from a Japanese tour of over 150 shows, Reed Tyack was added on drums, Alvin Bauer on bass, and Bobby Keller on guitar. In 2014, Tyack moved to guitar and Jeremy Mansfield was added on drums.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/ELLA-FEST-2012/G0000TNuvfzSkfkU/I0000XbxWw55bha0/C0000q_kABE1Z.zs.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/ELLA-FEST-2012/G0000TNuvfzSkfkU/I0000uf5dkNFre1o/C0000q_kABE1Z.zs.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/ELLA-FEST-2012/G0000TNuvfzSkfkU/I0000LTOnhSJMdyY/C0000q_kABE1Z.zs.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/ELLA-FEST-2012/G0000TNuvfzSkfkU/I00002qtK0.mngww/C0000q_kABE1Z.zs.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-11-03-KALEIGH-BAKER-ELLA-FEST-Orlando-FL/G0000wb3sxLak4A8/I0000G15kzTBt9Kc/C0000G5l.eE1uUuw.; http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-11-03-KALEIGH-BAKER-ELLA-FEST-Orlando-FL/G0000wb3sxLak4A8/I0000Mkv.l5ytQC4/C0000G5l.eE1uUuw.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.
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Led by Beebs, this Orlando-based band combines ska, rock, funk, and soul, gaining notoriety through their high-energy performances and unapologetically ridiculous media content. The group consists of Beebs of kazoo and vocals, Jeremy Lovelady on guitar, Levon White on bass, Paul Brisske on drums, Bunky Garrabrant on trumpet, and Eric Christian on saxophone and flute. The band was discovered by legendary promoter Kevin Lyman and asked to join the Vans Warped Tour in 2013. They were filmed for the second season of the show Warped Roadies on the FUSE Network, and returned to the Warped Tour in 2014, performing on a larger stage. The band has since toured with notable bands such as Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger, Suburban Legends, Five Iron Frenzy, Beautiful Bodies, and This Magnificent, and has shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Donovan Frankenreiter, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Cypress Hill, The Original Wailers, Zach Deputy, Keller Williams, The Lee Boys, BadFish, Dumpstaphunk, 100 Monkeys, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, and Perpetual Groove. Reel Big Fish's Aaron Barrett also produced their EP and their full length album. They were also featured on an episode of Travel Channel's RV Kings.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2011-04-01-BEEBS-AND-HER-MONEY-MAKERS-HARD-ROCK-LIVE-ORLANDO-FL/G0000GOrUzcniCk4/I0000EAtYTrRnubE/C0000HvwsZBna0tw.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2011-04-01-BEEBS-AND-HER-MONEY-MAKERS-HARD-ROCK-LIVE-ORLANDO-FL/G0000GOrUzcniCk4/I0000NEh0rY79nt0/C0000HvwsZBna0tw.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Led by Beebs, this Orlando-based band combines ska, rock, funk, and soul, gaining notoriety through their high-energy performances and unapologetically ridiculous media content. The group consists of Beebs of kazoo and vocals, Jeremy Lovelady on guitar, Levon White on bass, Paul Brisske on drums, Bunky Garrabrant on trumpet, and Eric Christian on saxophone and flute. The band was discovered by legendary promoter Kevin Lyman and asked to join the Vans Warped Tour in 2013. They were filmed for the second season of the show Warped Roadies on the FUSE Network, and returned to the Warped Tour in 2014, performing on a larger stage. The band has since toured with notable bands such as Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger, Suburban Legends, Five Iron Frenzy, Beautiful Bodies, and This Magnificent, and has shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Donovan Frankenreiter, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Cypress Hill, The Original Wailers, Zach Deputy, Keller Williams, The Lee Boys, BadFish, Dumpstaphunk, 100 Monkeys, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, and Perpetual Groove. Reel Big Fish's Aaron Barrett also produced their EP and their full length album. They were also featured on an episode of Travel Channel's RV Kings.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-05-30-BEEBS-AND-HER-MONEY-MAKERS-CD-RELEASE-PARTY-THE-BEACHAM-THEATER-Orlando-FL/G0000lW0WNqRXGXA/I0000McZxM4AM_7M/C0000HvwsZBna0tw.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-05-30-BEEBS-AND-HER-MONEY-MAKERS-CD-RELEASE-PARTY-THE-BEACHAM-THEATER-Orlando-FL/G0000lW0WNqRXGXA/I0000RNzOqBWuh58/C0000HvwsZBna0tw.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-05-30-BEEBS-AND-HER-MONEY-MAKERS-CD-RELEASE-PARTY-THE-BEACHAM-THEATER-Orlando-FL/G0000lW0WNqRXGXA/I0000LiaNTL2j8Hg/C0000HvwsZBna0tw.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Led by Beebs, this Orlando-based band combines ska, rock, funk, and soul, gaining notoriety through their high-energy performances and unapologetically ridiculous media content. The group consists of Beebs of kazoo and vocals, Jeremy Lovelady on guitar, Levon White on bass, Paul Brisske on drums, Bunky Garrabrant on trumpet, and Eric Christian on saxophone and flute. The band was discovered by legendary promoter Kevin Lyman and asked to join the Vans Warped Tour in 2013. They were filmed for the second season of the show Warped Roadies on the FUSE Network, and returned to the Warped Tour in 2014, performing on a larger stage. The band has since toured with notable bands such as Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger, Suburban Legends, Five Iron Frenzy, Beautiful Bodies, and This Magnificent, and has shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Donovan Frankenreiter, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Cypress Hill, The Original Wailers, Zach Deputy, Keller Williams, The Lee Boys, BadFish, Dumpstaphunk, 100 Monkeys, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, and Perpetual Groove. Reel Big Fish's Aaron Barrett also produced their EP and their full length album. They were also featured on an episode of Travel Channel's RV Kings.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2014-07-13-BEEBS-AND-HER-MONEY-MAKERS-WARPED-TOUR-XFINITY-CENTER-HARDFORT-CT-gallery/G0000qjB8WjJpvVg/I0000DP.lSeyY0gA/C0000HvwsZBna0tw]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Gargamel! was formed in 1992 in Orlando, consisting of Chuck "Mandaddy" Ellis on vocals, John "Webb" Webber on drums, Matt "Boy Howdy" Lapham on bass, Darin "Skyjak" Bridges on guitar, and Pat “Headless Spawn” McCurdy on guitar. In 1995, Lester “Crazy Hector” Stover replaced Lapham on bass, and Wayne “Servo Beonic Man” Larsen joined on keyboards. Ray "El Diablo Guapo" Rivera joined on guitar in 1996, and was replaced by Ryan "Professor Knuckles" Dailey in 2000. Webber was replaced by Andy Mas on drums in 2006, and Mas was replaced by Kevin "Heavie Kevie" Collado in 2011. The band is rooted in funk metal, but their music combines elements of experimental rock, jazz, funk, Latin, ska, hip hop, and reggae. Known for their offbeat sense of humor and the stage antics of lead singer, Mandaddy, who named the band after a character from the animated children’s television show, The Smurfs, and who wears a black and orange outfit modeled after the cartoon villain, the band often incorporates surprising covers, such as Billy Joel songs. They have shared the stage with such national artists such as GWAR, Anthrax, Dog Fashion Disco, Tub Ring, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Genitorturers, Mushroomhead, Nonpoint, Bad Acid Trip, Skindred, and Skeleton Key.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2003-07-31-GARGAMEL-The-Social-Orlando-FL-2003-07-31-GARGAMEL-The-Social-Orlando-FL/G0000z.9C1sWJS7g/I0000WtEqyopMBe4/C0000UMZoXUUZnpc.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2003-07-31-GARGAMEL-The-Social-Orlando-FL-2003-07-31-GARGAMEL-The-Social-Orlando-FL/G0000z.9C1sWJS7g/I0000t3PoL_2EV_Y/C0000UMZoXUUZnpc.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Gargamel! was formed in 1992 in Orlando, consisting of Chuck "Mandaddy" Ellis on vocals, John "Webb" Webber on drums, Matt "Boy Howdy" Lapham on bass, Darin "Skyjak" Bridges on guitar, and Pat “Headless Spawn” McCurdy on guitar. In 1995, Lester “Crazy Hector” Stover replaced Lapham on bass, and Wayne “Servo Beonic Man” Larsen joined on keyboards. Ray "El Diablo Guapo" Rivera joined on guitar in 1996, and was replaced by Ryan "Professor Knuckles" Dailey in 2000. Webber was replaced by Andy Mas on drums in 2006, and Mas was replaced by Kevin "Heavie Kevie" Collado in 2011. The band is rooted in funk metal, but their music combines elements of experimental rock, jazz, funk, Latin, ska, hip hop, and reggae. Known for their offbeat sense of humor and the stage antics of lead singer, Mandaddy, who named the band after a character from the animated children’s television show, The Smurfs, and who wears a black and orange outfit modeled after the cartoon villain, the band often incorporates surprising covers, such as Billy Joel songs. They have shared the stage with such national artists such as GWAR, Anthrax, Dog Fashion Disco, Tub Ring, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Genitorturers, Mushroomhead, Nonpoint, Bad Acid Trip, Skindred, and Skeleton Key.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2006-10-29-GARGAMEL-ADAM-BECKY-OSBOURNES-WEDDING/G00000Mzyi8gzo98/I0000F_wWjQPWWTk/C0000UMZoXUUZnpc.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2006-10-29-GARGAMEL-ADAM-BECKY-OSBOURNES-WEDDING/G00000Mzyi8gzo98/I0000GpWUZ4rzPaM/C0000UMZoXUUZnpc.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2006-10-29-GARGAMEL-ADAM-BECKY-OSBOURNES-WEDDING/G00000Mzyi8gzo98/I0000FUhMbHrtjfM/C0000UMZoXUUZnpc.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2006-10-29-GARGAMEL-ADAM-BECKY-OSBOURNES-WEDDING/G00000Mzyi8gzo98/I0000lRuC7Sgs9SM/C0000UMZoXUUZnpc.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Formed in Orlando in 1998, funkUs earned a reputation as a band with a unique blend of eclectic musical genres, following in the footsteps of jam bands such as the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band, and Phish, by combining elements of rock, blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and funk. The band’s live performances incorporate an improvisational structure with groove-heavy rhythms. Their albums include flavor (2001); strobe light (2002); free (2005), which features Tom Constanten, a former keyboard player for the Grateful Dead; got problems (2009); funkUs meets the Curious Circus (2009); and coconut monkey (2012). Regularly performing throughout Florida, the band has appeared at premier music festivals, including the Purple Hatter's Ball in 2013, Bear Creek Music Festival in 2009 and 2011, Orange Blossom Jamboree in 2010 and 2011, Jambando in the Park in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and many others. They have shared stages with notable bands such as Galactic, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, Robby Krieger of The Doors, Victor Wooten, Steve Kimock Band, Zach Deputy, and Consider the Source. The lineup is ever-changing, based around its core members: Adam Freeman on drums and percussion, Alex Ceserani on bass and vocals, Bill Bairley on keyboard and vocals, and Dave Mann on guitar and vocals.

A leading figure in the Orlando music scene, the band is also responsible for organizing Jambando, a musical concert series designed to showcase and stimulate Orlando's burgeoning jam band scene. Beginning in 2003 as an idea for the Orlando Fringe Festival, the concept was further developed through an ongoing concert series at Hard Rock Live, and has since made its current homes at The Plaza Theatre in Downtown Orlando's Milk District and The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak. Each concert is created through a collective of musicians and volunteers in a united and conscious effort to establish a musical brand for multi-genre Central Florida music.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-04-28-FUNKUS-THE-PLAZA-LIVE-JAMBANDO-Orlando-FL/G0000xDQReyYIRsg/I0000Ig9Uv5r8z7M/C00004bs5i3cZxfk.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2012-04-28-FUNKUS-THE-PLAZA-LIVE-JAMBANDO-Orlando-FL/G0000xDQReyYIRsg/I000012K8zQt_Pcw/C00004bs5i3cZxfk.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Formed in Orlando in 1998, funkUs earned a reputation as a band with a unique blend of eclectic musical genres, following in the footsteps of jam bands such as the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band, and Phish, by combining elements of rock, blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and funk. The band’s live performances incorporate an improvisational structure with groove-heavy rhythms. Their albums include flavor (2001); strobe light (2002); free (2005), which features Tom Constanten, a former keyboard player for the Grateful Dead; got problems (2009); funkUs meets the Curious Circus (2009); and coconut monkey (2012). Regularly performing throughout Florida, the band has appeared at premier music festivals, including the Purple Hatter's Ball in 2013, Bear Creek Music Festival in 2009 and 2011, Orange Blossom Jamboree in 2010 and 2011, Jambando in the Park in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and many others. They have shared stages with notable bands such as Galactic, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, Robby Krieger of The Doors, Victor Wooten, Steve Kimock Band, Zach Deputy, and Consider the Source. The lineup is ever-changing, based around its core members: Adam Freeman on drums and percussion, Alex Ceserani on bass and vocals, Bill Bairley on keyboard and vocals, and Dave Mann on guitar and vocals.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-01-16-FUNKUS-THE-PLAZA-LIVE-Orlando-FL/G0000F75eYCWhCVY/I0000sTvtoceq7FM/C00004bs5i3cZxfk.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-01-16-FUNKUS-THE-PLAZA-LIVE-Orlando-FL/G0000F75eYCWhCVY/I0000IN78g_a9elM/C00004bs5i3cZxfk.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-01-16-FUNKUS-THE-PLAZA-LIVE-Orlando-FL/G0000F75eYCWhCVY/I0000Z5fghjKIE24/C00004bs5i3cZxfk.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-01-16-FUNKUS-THE-PLAZA-LIVE-Orlando-FL/G0000F75eYCWhCVY/I0000eO7V.BRq_j8/C00004bs5i3cZxfk.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-01-16-FUNKUS-THE-PLAZA-LIVE-Orlando-FL/G0000F75eYCWhCVY/I0000I.ooMyq1YQ8/C00004bs5i3cZxfk.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Alicia Lyman.]]> Alicia Lyman and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Forrest Richard “Dickey” Betts is considered one of the most influential guitar players of the 20th century. He was born in West Palm Beach, raised in Bradenton, and has lived in Sarasota for most of his life. Beginning at age 16, he began performing in a series of rock bands on the Florida circuit. A founding member of the Allman Brothers Band in 1969, Betts matched bandleader Duane Allman lick for lick on electric guitar, writing many of their songs. The guitar duo introduced melodic twin guitar harmony and counterpoint, redefining the traditional rhythm/lead roles of rock guitarists. When Allman died in a motorcycle accident in 1971, Betts and Duane’s brother, Gregg Allman, shared leadership of the band, with Betts becoming the sole guitar player and taking a larger role in writing and singing. Betts wrote and sang on the group’s biggest hit, "Ramblin’ Man" in 1973

Betts recorded his first solo album in 1974, and when the band split up in 1976, he formed Dickey Betts & Great Southern. He rejoined the Allman Brothers Band when they reformed in 1978.The band split up again for several years during the 1980s, reformed again in 1989, and Betts remained with them until he was suspended for substance abuse problems in 2000. He reformed Great Southern that year, adding his son, Duane Betts, on guitar. Along with the Allman Brothers Band, Betts was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.]]> Archive: Concerts Archive, Alicia Lyman.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-02-24-DICKEY-BETTS-GREAT-SOUTHERN-SPEICAL-GUESTS/G00003hCJm94WJ2k/I0000ax_QozXAnSg/C0000N3GwcxUcDDU.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-02-24-DICKEY-BETTS-GREAT-SOUTHERN-SPEICAL-GUESTS/G00003hCJm94WJ2k/I0000vh2M_YSRX1w/C0000N3GwcxUcDDU.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-02-24-DICKEY-BETTS-GREAT-SOUTHERN-SPEICAL-GUESTS/G00003hCJm94WJ2k/I0000Qdud6VMKEyU/C0000N3GwcxUcDDU.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-02-24-DICKEY-BETTS-GREAT-SOUTHERN-SPEICAL-GUESTS/G00003hCJm94WJ2k/I0000wRDx4FIsFfw/C0000N3GwcxUcDDU.]]> http://alicialyman.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/2013-02-24-DICKEY-BETTS-GREAT-SOUTHERN-SPEICAL-GUESTS/G00003hCJm94WJ2k/I00006M.HvA2EXsM/C0000N3GwcxUcDDU.]]> 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Formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1971, White Witch was a glam, psychedelic, hard rock band that recorded two albums with Capricorn Records in the early 1970s. Pendergrass and Shea had once belonged to the popular Tampa area rock band, The Tropics, in the mid to late 1960s. Their name was a paean to "white magic," contrary to the "black magic" of groups such as Black Sabbath. The band would announce before their shows, "To bring good where there once was evil, to bring love where there once was hate, to bring wisdom where there once was ignorance—this is the power of White Witch." They toured to support their two records, opening for such established acts as Alice Cooper, Grand Funk Railroad, and Billy Preston. The group was inducted into the Florida Musicians Hall of Fame's Florida Music Honor Roll.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/10411087_816701458372528_5541827826245837596_n.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/47884907696f071073b63db922dc6a14.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/Wheader-450x450.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/onderdenaald_whitewitch_1972_band.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/15743_218659867836_215085887836_4195556_2936354_n.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/The%20Tropics3.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Tropics, also known as "The Bitchin' Red Band" when performing on the Pier in Cocoa Beach, were founded in 1964 in Tampa, Florida, consisting of Buddy Pendergrass on guitar and keyboard, Eric Turner on guitar and vocals, Mel Dryer on lead vocals, Bobby Shea on drums, and Charlie Souza on bass guitar and vocals. They were performing around the state and the Southeastern United States by the summer of 1965, opening for popular acts such as The Who, The Young Rascals, and Herman's Hermits. The band won the 1966 International Battle of the Bands at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, taking first place over 441 bands, including future successful acts like Tommy James and the Shondells and Chicago. This won the group a recording contract with Columbia Records, where they recorded the single, "Take the Time," which was played on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/15743_215746717836_215085887836_4175124_7881811_n.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/17467_296462922836_215085887836_4703232_1048287_n.jpg.]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/17467_296462927836_215085887836_4703233_2921998_n.jpg.]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/17467_296462937836_215085887836_4703234_8018536_n.jpg.]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/17467_296462957836_215085887836_4703236_6490552_n.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/The%20Tropics.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/The%20Tropics4.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Tropics, also known as "The Bitchin' Red Band" when performing on the Pier in Cocoa Beach, were founded in 1964 in Tampa, Florida, consisting of Buddy Pendergrass on guitar and keyboard, Eric Turner on guitar and vocals, Mel Dryer on lead vocals, Bobby Shea on drums, and Charlie Souza on bass guitar and vocals. They were performing around the state and the Southeastern United States by the summer of 1965, opening for popular acts such as The Who, The Young Rascals, and Herman's Hermits. The band won the 1966 International Battle of the Bands at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, taking first place over 441 bands, including future successful acts like Tommy James and the Shondells and Chicago. This won the group a recording contract with Columbia Records, where they recorded the single, "Take the Time," which was played on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/15743_215138837836_840642_n.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> The Tampa Times on January 4, 1968, describing a concert with the bands The Tropics and The Rascals. In this photograph, a large banner hangs from the upper level that reads, "WORLD TEENAGE SHOW 1966 TOP CHAMPIONS," and "INTERNATIONAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS WINNERS."

The Tropics, also known as "The Bitchin' Red Band" when performing on the Pier in Cocoa Beach, were founded in 1964 in Tampa, Florida, consisting of Buddy Pendergrass on guitar and keyboard, Eric Turner on guitar and vocals, Mel Dryer on lead vocals, Bobby Shea on drums, and Charlie Souza on bass guitar and vocals. They were performing around the state and the Southeastern United States by the summer of 1965, opening for popular acts such as The Who, The Young Rascals, and Herman's Hermits. The band won the 1966 International Battle of the Bands at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, taking first place over 441 bands, including future successful acts like Tommy James and the Shondells and Chicago. This won the group a recording contract with Columbia Records, where they recorded the single, "Take the Time," which was played on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> The Tampa Times, January 4, 1968: Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> The Tampa Times]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/15743_215140827836_215085887836_4171118_2836496_n.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Tropics, also known as "The Bitchin' Red Band" when performing on the Pier in Cocoa Beach, were founded in 1964 in Tampa, Florida, consisting of Buddy Pendergrass on guitar and keyboard, Eric Turner on guitar and vocals, Mel Dryer on lead vocals, Bobby Shea on drums, and Charlie Souza on bass guitar and vocals. They were performing around the state and the Southeastern United States by the summer of 1965, opening for popular acts such as The Who, The Young Rascals, and Herman's Hermits. The band won the 1966 International Battle of the Bands at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, taking first place over 441 bands, including future successful acts like Tommy James and the Shondells and Chicago. This won the group a recording contract with Columbia Records, where they recorded the single, "Take the Time," which was played on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/15743_218662622836_215085887836_4195577_2735513_n.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> The Tampa Times describing the victory of The Tropics, a Tampa-based band, at the International Battle of the Bands. The headline reads, "Tropics Win International Prize," and was written by Nancy Trice and Carole Newman. According to the article, The Tropics played "I'm a Man," "Misirloo," and "Black-Jacket Woman." The band one new equipment from Ludwig Drum Company, recognition as the house band for WLS Radio for one year, and the opportunity to perform with The Mamas and The Papas in Chicago on August 20th.

The Tropics, also known as "The Bitchin' Red Band" when performing on the Pier in Cocoa Beach, were founded in 1964 in Tampa, Florida, consisting of Buddy Pendergrass on guitar and keyboard, Eric Turner on guitar and vocals, Mel Dryer on lead vocals, Bobby Shea on drums, and Charlie Souza on bass guitar and vocals. They were performing around the state and the Southeastern United States by the summer of 1965, opening for popular acts such as The Who, The Young Rascals, and Herman's Hermits. The band won the 1966 International Battle of the Bands at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, taking first place over 441 bands, including future successful acts like Tommy James and the Shondells and Chicago. This won the group a recording contract with Columbia Records, where they recorded the single, "Take the Time," which was played on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, and topped the local charts. Pendergrass and Shea would later form the glam rock band, White Witch, in 1971.]]> The Tampa Times, August 10, 1966: Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> The Tampa Times]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> The Tampa Times, August 10, 1966. http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/15743_215142242836_215085887836_4171128_3418623_n.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Tempests were formed in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1963, when the members were just 12 and 13 years old. The original members included Doug Palmer (rhythm guitar), Bobby Allen (drums), Bill Hickman (bass guitar), Tommy Angarano (vocals), and Charlie Bailey (lead guitar). Hickman was later replaced with Buddy Peterson and Palmer was replaced with Mike Hammer, enhancing the group's ability to play songs with harmony. Due to the popularity of The Beatles, harmony-driven bands dominated the radio. The new additions proved a success, as the group won the Battle of the Bands at the Electric Zoo and recorded their first record, "I Want You Only," with "I Want You to Know" as the B-side. Allen was later replaced with Brad Myers on drums, and Bailey with Roy Delese on keyboard. The band opened for many national groups, such as The Dave Clark Five, The Shangri-Las, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Tommy James and the Shondells, Blues Magoos, The Doors, The McCoys, the Mindbenders, The Allman Brothers Band, and Three Dog Night.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/National%20Guard%20Armory%20-%201966.jpg.]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/National%20Guard%20Armory%20-%201966b.jpg.]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/National%20Guard%20Armory%20-%201966c.jpg.]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/National%20Guard%20Armory%20-%201966d.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Tempests were formed in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1963, when the members were just 12 and 13 years old. The original members included Doug Palmer (rhythm guitar), Bobby Allen (drums), Bill Hickman (bass guitar), Tommy Angarano (vocals), and Charlie Bailey (lead guitar). Hickman was later replaced with Buddy Peterson and Palmer was replaced with Mike Hammer, enhancing the group's ability to play songs with harmony. Due to the popularity of The Beatles, harmony-driven bands dominated the radio. The new additions proved a success, as the group won the Battle of the Bands at the Electric Zoo and recorded their first record, "I Want You Only," with "I Want You to Know" as the B-side. Allen was later replaced with Brad Myers on drums, and Bailey with Roy Delese on keyboard. The band opened for many national groups, such as The Dave Clark Five, The Shangri-Las, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Tommy James and the Shondells, Blues Magoos, The Doors, The McCoys, the Mindbenders, The Allman Brothers Band, and Three Dog Night.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/Tempests%20-%201964.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Tempests were formed in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1963, when the members were just 12 and 13 years old. The original members included Doug Palmer (rhythm guitar), Bobby Allen (drums), Bill Hickman (bass guitar), Tommy Angarano (vocals), and Charlie Bailey (lead guitar). Hickman was later replaced with Buddy Peterson and Palmer was replaced with Mike Hammer, enhancing the group's ability to play songs with harmony. Due to the popularity of The Beatles, harmony-driven bands dominated the radio. The new additions proved a success, as the group won the Battle of the Bands at the Electric Zoo and recorded their first record, "I Want You Only," with "I Want You to Know" as the B-side. Allen was later replaced with Brad Myers on drums, and Bailey with Roy Delese on keyboard. The band opened for many national groups, such as The Dave Clark Five, The Shangri-Las, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Tommy James and the Shondells, Blues Magoos, The Doors, The McCoys, the Mindbenders, The Allman Brothers Band, and Three Dog Night.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/Surfers%20Club%20-%201966.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Tempests were formed in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1963, when the members were just 12 and 13 years old. The original members included Doug Palmer (rhythm guitar), Bobby Allen (drums), Bill Hickman (bass guitar), Tommy Angarano (vocals), and Charlie Bailey (lead guitar). Hickman was later replaced with Buddy Peterson and Palmer was replaced with Mike Hammer, enhancing the group's ability to play songs with harmony. Due to the popularity of The Beatles, harmony-driven bands dominated the radio. The new additions proved a success, as the group won the Battle of the Bands at the Electric Zoo and recorded their first record, "I Want You Only," with "I Want You to Know" as the B-side. Allen was later replaced with Brad Myers on drums, and Bailey with Roy Delese on keyboard. The band opened for many national groups, such as The Dave Clark Five, The Shangri-Las, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Tommy James and the Shondells, Blues Magoos, The Doors, The McCoys, the Mindbenders, The Allman Brothers Band, and Three Dog Night.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/promo%20ad%20-%201960%27s.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Tempests were formed in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1963, when the members were just 12 and 13 years old. The original members included Doug Palmer (rhythm guitar), Bobby Allen (drums), Bill Hickman (bass guitar), Tommy Angarano (vocals), and Charlie Bailey (lead guitar). Hickman was later replaced with Buddy Peterson and Palmer was replaced with Mike Hammer, enhancing the group's ability to play songs with harmony. Due to the popularity of The Beatles, harmony-driven bands dominated the radio. The new additions proved a success, as the group won the Battle of the Bands at the Electric Zoo and recorded their first record, "I Want You Only," with "I Want You to Know" as the B-side. Allen was later replaced with Brad Myers on drums, and Bailey with Roy Delese on keyboard. The band opened for many national groups, such as The Dave Clark Five, The Shangri-Las, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Tommy James and the Shondells, Blues Magoos, The Doors, The McCoys, the Mindbenders, The Allman Brothers Band, and Three Dog Night.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/tempests%20ad%20-%201966.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
The Tempests were formed in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1963, when the members were just 12 and 13 years old. The original members included Doug Palmer (rhythm guitar), Bobby Allen (drums), Bill Hickman (bass guitar), Tommy Angarano (vocals), and Charlie Bailey (lead guitar). Hickman was later replaced with Buddy Peterson and Palmer was replaced with Mike Hammer, enhancing the group's ability to play songs with harmony. Due to the popularity of The Beatles, harmony-driven bands dominated the radio. The new additions proved a success, as the group won the Battle of the Bands at the Electric Zoo and recorded their first record, "I Want You Only," with "I Want You to Know" as the B-side. Allen was later replaced with Brad Myers on drums, and Bailey with Roy Delese on keyboard. The band opened for many national groups, such as The Dave Clark Five, The Shangri-Las, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Tommy James and the Shondells, Blues Magoos, The Doors, The McCoys, the Mindbenders, The Allman Brothers Band, and Three Dog Night.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/Tempests.JPG.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Infinity's End was the first of several bands that Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan, performed with during the late 1960s and early 1970s in Tampa, Florida. Bollea was in ninth grade when he formed the group, and they quickly began performing at weekend parties. Their manager was the father of keyboard player, Gary, and their costume designer was Gary's mother. The band consisted of two guitar players, a drummer, a bassist, and a keyboardist, and performed classic rock hits of the day, such as "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly and various songs by Steppenwolf. After Infinity's End, Bollea performed with the bands Koko and Ruckus, before going on to a career in professional wrestling.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/Infinity%27s%20End%20%28circa%201969%29.jpg.]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/207294_1020968211087_5843621_n.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Infinity's End was the first of several bands that Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan, performed with during the late 1960s and early 1970s in Tampa, Florida. Bollea was in ninth grade when he formed the group, and they quickly began performing at weekend parties. Their manager was the father of keyboard player, Gary, and their costume designer was Gary's mother. The band consisted of two guitar players, a drummer, a bassist, and a keyboardist, and performed classic rock hits of the day, such as "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly and various songs by Steppenwolf. After Infinity's End, Bollea performed with the bands Koko and Ruckus, before going on to a career in professional wrestling.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/IE%2012-30-69.jpg.]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/IE%20december%2030%201969.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/IE%2068%20or%2069.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Infinity's End was the first of several bands that Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan, performed with during the late 1960s and early 1970s in Tampa, Florida. Bollea was in ninth grade when he formed the group, and they quickly began performing at weekend parties. Their manager was the father of keyboard player, Gary, and their costume designer was Gary's mother. The band consisted of two guitar players, a drummer, a bassist, and a keyboardist, and performed classic rock hits of the day, such as "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly and various songs by Steppenwolf. After Infinity's End, Bollea performed with the bands Koko and Ruckus, before going on to a career in professional wrestling.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/IE%201970.jpg.]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/IE%20circa%201970.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/IE%20logo.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/The%20Outlaws.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1967 by guitarist and lead vocalist, Hugh "Hughie" Edward Thomasson, Jr., The Outlaws peaked in popularity in the mid-to-late 1970s, with hits such as "Green Grass and High Tides," "There Goes Another Love Song," and "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky." Known by fans as "The Florida Guitar Army," the band's three-part harmonies distinguished them from their Southern rock contemporaries. The band experienced more personnel changes than most musical groups, with at least 45 different members between 1967 and 2015.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/Auto%27s.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1967 by guitarist and lead vocalist, Hugh "Hughie" Edward Thomasson, Jr., The Outlaws peaked in popularity in the mid-to-late 1970s, with hits such as "Green Grass and High Tides," "There Goes Another Love Song," and "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky." Known by fans as "The Florida Guitar Army," the band's three-part harmonies distinguished them from their Southern rock contemporaries. The band experienced more personnel changes than most musical groups, with at least 45 different members between 1967 and 2015.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/EARLY%20OUTLAWS.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>
Formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1967 by guitarist and lead vocalist, Hugh "Hughie" Edward Thomasson, Jr., The Outlaws peaked in popularity in the mid-to-late 1970s, with hits such as "Green Grass and High Tides," "There Goes Another Love Song," and "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky." Known by fans as "The Florida Guitar Army," the band's three-part harmonies distinguished them from their Southern rock contemporaries. The band experienced more personnel changes than most musical groups, with at least 45 different members between 1967 and 2015.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society]]> http://www.tampabaymusichistory.com/resources/The%20Outlaws2.jpg.]]> Profiles: Bands & Artists, Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Rock Collection, Central Florida Music History Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society.]]> Tampa Bay Music Scene Historical Society and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.]]>