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Category Archives: Early Rock

Allen and the Lads

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 9, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Garage/Surf, NW Indiana | Tagged Beaver Records, Hammond | Leave a reply

Alley, Jim

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 22, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Arnie and his Soul Brothers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 20, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
Doin' the Prune LP cover

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Early Rock | Tagged Bloomington, Emmes Records, F. D. Arnold Records | Leave a reply

Bennett, Boyd

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Venue Owner | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Boys Next Door

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Garage/Surf, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Atco Records, Cameo Records, Indianapolis, Soma Records, Sundazed Music | Leave a reply

Cassidy Sisters

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 14, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Hop Records, Indianapolis, Solid Gold Records | Leave a reply

Checkmates Ltd

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
Love Is Cover

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Band, Early Rock, Fort Wayne Area, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged A&M Records, Bobby Charles, Capitol Records, Fantasy Records, Fort Wayne, Gucci Records, Ikon Records, Rustic Records | Leave a reply

Clefs

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Fort Wayne Area, Rockabilly | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Dawnbeats

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonAugust 9, 2022

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Garage/Surf, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Columbus | Leave a reply

Deb Tones

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 29, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 29, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Center Grove, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Dickie and the Debonaires

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Doo-wop, Early Rock, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged South Bend, Valli Records | Leave a reply

Dowell, Joe

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Early Rock, Gospel - White, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Bloomington | Leave a reply

Eugene and the Travells

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonMarch 4, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Rockabilly | Tagged Indianapolis, Solid Gold Records | Leave a reply

Evans, Leon and His Combo

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Early Rock, NW Indiana | Tagged De' Besth Records, Hammond | Leave a reply

Fabulous Jokers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, North Central Indiana | Tagged Marion | Leave a reply

Fi Dells

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 22, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Five Chords

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 9, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Band, Early Rock, Terre Haute/Vincennes Area | Tagged Terre Haute | Leave a reply

Five Stars

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Dot Records, Hunt Records, Indianapolis, Kernel Records, Note Records | Leave a reply

Ganzberg, Jimmy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Musician | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Gates, Everett and the Jokers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonNovember 6, 2024

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Muncie-Richmond Area | Tagged Union City | Leave a reply

Gentry Brothers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Muncie-Richmond Area | Tagged Richmond | Leave a reply

Gillespie, Gary and the Playboys

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Golden Girls

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis, Solid Gold Records | Leave a reply

Harold and Bob

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Delta Records, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Harris, Thurston

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Helms, Bobby

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Country/Bluegrass, Early Rock, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Bloomington, Martinsville | Leave a reply

Higgins, Chuck

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Early Rock, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, NW Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Expatriate, Gary | Leave a reply

Honeybees

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis, Solid Gold Records | Leave a reply

Ineligibles

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Garage/Surf, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Anderson, Anderson Records | Leave a reply

Jae, Judy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Leave a reply

Keetie and the Kats

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Leave a reply

Little, Rod

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Early Rock, North Central Indiana, Pop/Rock, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Kokomo | Leave a reply

Mack, Lonnie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Jay BlackApril 18, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Blues, Cincinnati Area, Country Rock, Country/Bluegrass, Early Rock, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Capitol Records, Elektra Records, Epic Records, Fraternity Records, QCA Records, West Harrison | Leave a reply

Moore, Lattie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Country/Bluegrass, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Originales

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Doo-wop, Early Rock, Muncie-Richmond Area | Tagged Muncie, Poor Boy Records | Leave a reply

Reflections

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 22, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Rivieras

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonMarch 8, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Garage/Surf, NW Indiana | Tagged LaPorte, Riviera Records, USA Records | Leave a reply

Senators

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Early Rock, NW Indiana | Tagged East Chicago | Leave a reply

Shades

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Garage/Surf, North Central Indiana | Tagged Etna Green | Leave a reply

Shondell, Troy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Early Rock, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf, Pop/Rock, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Silver Jets

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Garage/Surf, North Central Indiana | Tagged Frankfort | Leave a reply

Spinners

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Lawson Records, Mishawaka | Leave a reply

Stark Naked and the Car Thieves

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Band, Classic, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Stewart, Charlie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Country/Bluegrass, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis, Jewel Records, Nabor Records | Leave a reply

Swingin’ Stingrays

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Elkhart, Fujimo Records | Leave a reply

Teddy and the Rough Riders

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis, Tilt Records | Leave a reply

Torkays

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, North Central Indiana | Tagged Stacy Records, Sweetser | Leave a reply

Vars

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Garage/Surf, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Warsaw | Leave a reply

Von and the Voyagers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, North Central Indiana | Tagged Flame Records, Gas City | Leave a reply

Walker, Eddie and the Demons

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonMarch 5, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis, Keet Records | Leave a reply

Williams, Jerry Lee

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Record Label Owner, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis, Solid Gold Records | Leave a reply

Wolfe, Dean

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 13, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Listings

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