Category Archives: History

The Grindstone Band

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  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 »

Reason Why Band, later became We Return

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  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 »

Grading of Vinyl Recordings

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  Vinyl Recording Grading NEAR MINT or NM, M- : Vinyl: This record appears virtually flawless A very minor scuff and very little else can appear on the vinyl. It should play without any noise over the flaw. The flaw is very hard to see. Cover: The cover looks as close to perfect with only minor signs of wear and… Read more »

Rock n Roll Musicians and Bands Index

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  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

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  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 »

Scotty Meissner and Majestic Mudd Band

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  Scotty Meissner & Majestic Mudd Band http://www.majesticmudd.com/ Song writer & Musician atmajestic mudd  Members: SCOTTy MEISSNER: guitar, vocals and rambling RICK “fu” BAUER: percussion and silliness JOseph WAGNER: drums and skills CHUCKles BRUMMOND: percussion — Mike Reilly: Scotty, “How did you get interested in music?” “How did you learn?” “Were you involved in school music, band, church, etc?” “Were… Read more »

Sentry Custom Recording, Lannon, Wisconsin

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  Sentry Custom Recording, Lannon, Wisconsin Margaret Purser, director; Judy Morgan, pianist – Women of Note LP Sentry Custom Recordings (Lannon, Wisconsin private pressing), 198? (KM 15312) Sentry Custom Recording (262) 251-2880 offers services related to Recording Studios, Business Services in Sussex and is located at W223n7673 Cherry Hill Road, Sussex WI 53089-2109 USA. Outside Sussex, call +1.2622512880.Robert Schaefer contact… Read more »

Jim “Slim” Marx, musician

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  Jim “Slim” Marx May 20, 2015 – James Marx: Hi Mike Reilly; I can’t help but wonder if we crossed paths in the past. Here’s our story as best as I can remember. Stewie and I lived across from each Elmwood Avenue and were best friends. One summer evening in 1964 I heard the sound of drums and guitars… Read more »

Peace Valley Connection band

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March 10, 2015 Mike Truttschel On this day in 1973, Peace Valley Connection won the “Brown Deer Battle Of The Bands” at Brown Deer High School. Members were: Mark Kenney , Dean Nolde , Dean Joecks , Dan Evert, Bob Inda, Gary Steven Fuller , Jeff Turnbull, Jay Lauterbach and Mike Truttschel. I don’t recall how many bands were competing but… Read more »