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Category Archives: Fort Wayne Area

Includes  Allen, Whitley, Noble, DeKalb, Huntington, Jay, Adams, Steuben, Wabash, ,and Wells counties in the northeastern part of the state.

Ayers, Cliff

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, Fort Wayne Area, Pop Instrumental, Pop Vocal, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Ben Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, Fort Wayne Area, Record Label | Tagged Ben Records, New Haven | Leave a reply

Bermuda Triangle

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

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Posted in 1970-1979, Band, Folk/Acoustic, Fort Wayne Area, Pop/Rock | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Bet Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 18, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 18, 2021
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Posted in 1970-1979, Fort Wayne Area, Record Label | Tagged Bet Records, Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Betty and Dave

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Lounge | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Bird, Arvel

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, Country/Bluegrass, Fort Wayne Area, Musician | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Black Magic

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 12, 2021
Black Magic 45

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Posted in 1970-1979, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Bet Records, Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Bluegrass Messengers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, Band, Country/Bluegrass, Fort Wayne Area | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Briggs, Tim

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, Folk/Acoustic, Fort Wayne Area, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Fort Wayne | 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

Chessmen

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 22, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 15, 2021
You Can't Catch Me 45

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Fort Wayne, GMA Records, Phalanx Records | Leave a reply

Claytons

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 15, 2021
Claytons on B. Racker

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged B. Racker Records, Fort Wayne, M Records | 2 Replies

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

Daily, Pete

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

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Fort Wayne Area, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Cornet, Portland, Trombone | Leave a reply

Embassy Theater

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Posted in 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Fort Wayne Area, Venue | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Emerald Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, Fort Wayne Area, Record Label | Tagged Emerald Records, Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Entourage Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 27, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 27, 2021
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Posted in 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Fort Wayne Area, Record Store | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Ethos

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonMarch 12, 2021
Open Up lp cover

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Posted in 1970-1979, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Progressive | Tagged Black Moon Records, Capitol Records, Fort Wayne | 1 Reply

FBC Band

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

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Band, Classic, Fort Wayne Area, Psychedelic | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Feebe ‘N the Ragweed Patche

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Timothy CoxJune 2, 2021

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Posted in 1970-1979, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Ben Records, New Haven | Leave a reply

Ferris Wheel

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Winchester | Leave a reply

Fewdle Lords

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Foley, Webb

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Country/Bluegrass, Fort Wayne Area, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Winona | Leave a reply

Fort Wayne Guitar Exchange

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Posted in 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Fort Wayne Area, Musical Instrument Store | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Fricke, Janie

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

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Country/Bluegrass, Fort Wayne Area, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged South Whitley | Leave a reply

George, Herman

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

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Posted in 1970-1979, Fort Wayne Area, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Bet Records, Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Goldcrest Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, Fort Wayne Area, Record Label | Tagged Fort Wayne, Goldcrest Records | Leave a reply

Happy the Man

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonApril 15, 2021
Crafty Hands cover

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 2000-2009, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Non-Indiana Artist w IN member, Progressive | Tagged Arista Records, Azimuth Records, Cuneiform Records, Expatriate, Fort Wayne, Inside Out Music, Linden Music | Leave a reply

Highland Ramblers

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

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Posted in 1970-1979, Band, Fort Wayne Area | Tagged New Haven | Leave a reply

Indiana Red Birds aka Red Birds

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

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Country/Bluegrass, Fort Wayne Area | Tagged Fort Wayne, Red Bird Records | Leave a reply

Karma Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 27, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 27, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Fort Wayne Area, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, North Central Indiana, Record Store, South Bend/Elkhart Area, Terre Haute/Vincennes Area | Leave a reply

Lamberts

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Ben Records, New Haven | Leave a reply

M Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, Fort Wayne Area, Record Label | Tagged Fort Wayne, M Records | Leave a reply

Maniacs

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Fort Wayne, Metropolis Records | Leave a reply

Mullins, Rich

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

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Posted in 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Christian Rock, Fort Wayne Area, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Lynn | Leave a reply

Mynett Music Company

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Posted in 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Fort Wayne Area, Musical Instrument Store | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Neat Neat Neat Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 27, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 27, 2021
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Posted in 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Fort Wayne Area, Record Store | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Nichols, Nat

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Blues, Fort Wayne Area, Gospel - White, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Nix, Billy

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Country/Bluegrass, Fort Wayne Area, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged New Haven | Leave a reply

Olivers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 4, 2023

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Leave a reply

Peace and Love

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Ex-Plo Records, Fort Wayne, Juke Records | Leave a reply

Randolph Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 19, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 19, 2021
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Posted in 1960-1969, Fort Wayne Area, Record Label | Tagged Randolph Records, Winchester | Leave a reply

Ron-De-Voos

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Lynn | Leave a reply

Rothert, Fred

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

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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Folk/Acoustic, Fort Wayne Area, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Serfmen

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Shanels

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged New Haven | 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

Shooting Stars

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Winchester | Leave a reply

Surf Suns

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged New Haven | Leave a reply

Taxmen

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 12, 2023

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Anderson, Huntington | Leave a reply

Thrill

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

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Posted in 1980-1989, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Metal/Hard Rock | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Tikis

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Syracuse | Leave a reply

Tre-Mendez

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Timothy CoxApril 20, 2021

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Country Rock, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf, North Central Indiana | Tagged Pierceton | Leave a reply

Triads

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Garage/Surf | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Triple C Music

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Posted in 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Fort Wayne Area, Musical Instrument Store | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Vincent, Bill and Chapter 7

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

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Posted in 1970-1979, Band, Fort Wayne Area, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Bet Records, Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Wilson, Jack

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

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Posted in 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Fort Wayne Area, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Expatriate, Fort Wayne, Piano, Saxophone | Leave a reply

Wooden Nickel Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 27, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 27, 2021
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Posted in 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Fort Wayne Area, Record Store | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

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