The Grindstone Band The beginning of Peace Valley Connection was actually kind of a union of people from three Sussex Hamilton bands that were going through some changes due to members graduating and other changes. The most well known and accomplished group was “We Return” formerly known as the “Reason Why.” The members of this group included Steve Fuller,… Read more »
Thee Radicals Band Mike Truttschel: Mike Reilly, this is a very cool thing that you are doing to preserve musical memories for a lot of us. I’m adding some photo albums to my FB page of my previous bands “The Reason Why” and “We Return.” You are welcome to use any of those as well. One other band that had… Read more »
Suzy Hart and the Hart Beats [Heartbeats] August 2011 – Hart, Lorraine H. “Suzy” (Nee Steffen) Age 92 years. Formerly of Sussex. Beloved wife of the late Earl E. Loving mother of Carol (Walter) Zeck, Gregory (Kristine), Michael, and the late Judith Bliss. Proud grandmother of Tammy, Kip (Jackie) and Kevin Bliss and Scott (Lisa) Hart. Devoted great-grandmother of Ryan,… Read more »
Tom Leipzig Tom LeipzigNice memory walk Mark… It was a great time for me and being associated with some very talented people (as many of the same kept up thier music interests and still “have it” to enjoy)! Tom LeipzigI was a drummer and back up singer in my day… Not as good as the rest of the players… Read more »
Tommy Riewe Tommy Riewe from Butler and Hamilton High School, member of 76 Juliet band. Teacher, Guitarist at Self Employed Musician 1996 to present Studied Music Performance – Fingerstyle Guitar at Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Past: UW-Milwaukee and Hamilton High. 76 Juliet’s first show @ Mickey G’s in Waukesha. Good times! Have we really been at this since 1999?!… Read more »
The Underground Secret Fortress, Wisconsin From: Black Belt TheatreOn Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 7:34 AM, <noreply@bandcamp.com>To:Mike Reilly Today at 12:18 PMHi Mike,It’s our drummer’s basement. Steve Adams,of Sussex, Member of Black Belt Theatre, drummer, http://www.blackbelttheatre.com, https://www.facebook.com/blackbelttheatre, Former member of TVT recording artists Bender: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bender_(band) and https://www.facebook.com/bendermusic . Uses home recording studio known as:”The Underground Secret Fortress”.
Reason Why Band later as We Return Business card via Mike Truttschel FB May 5, 2015 The beginning of Peace Valley Connection was actually kind of a union of people from three Sussex Hamilton bands that were going through some changes due to members graduating and other changes. The most well known and accomplished group was “We Return” formerly… Read more »
Rock n’ Roll – Musicians and Bands Index 1960s-1970s [Note: When found, the graduation year, if from HHS, is indicated] Abbey Road – Beatles Tribute Band Dave Anhalt – member of Dawn of Creation band Stephen Steve W. Bardele – 1972 HHS Graduate Rick Bartelt – member of band Dark Star Charline Bolin – 1977 HHS Graduate – guitar… Read more »
Local School Bands Lannon School Marching Band, April 1941; Note: Editor Mike Reilly’s Mother, Marie Miller, is in front row just to right of drum. 1939 – new Lannon Elementary School is built and dedicated on September 1st, and classes began on Monday September 11th. Grade 1 had 8 enrolled; grade 2 – 10; grade 3 – 14; grade… Read more »
