JOHN JR ROBINSON
The First Gigs :1965-1968
This was my second gig in 1965 when
I was 10 years old. Kevin Clemens is my bandmate at age 9. The first gig, Kevin
and I opened up for a high school rock
band on a flat bed trailer.
Who needs a bass player?
We added a bass player, Mark Davis,
to the group. Kevin has his Gibson
355 and Mark is playing a Mosrite bass.
I finally upgraded from the 1940 single-tension Ludwig w/calves to a 1966 Chapagne sparkle Ludwig kit. I think
every drummer had a similar drumset growing up.
In 1966, we entered the summer talent
show at McKinley park in Creston, Iowa.
We played, "Walk Don't Run" and "Boys."
WE WON! Notice--2 guitars, no bass!
We added 2 more players. Notice the
change to a Fender bass and a Gibson
335. Dig the Farfisa! Also, OUCH--
the band name!
