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| Abstract | Tari Tovsen was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa February 2022 as part of a series of long-time professional musicians who had an association with Lindy Shannon of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Shannon was a disc jockey, record store manager, local band promoter and agent as well as being a weekly music columnist. Shannon was active with area musicians from roughly the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Shannon worked with Roger Gilbeck under the agency name Lin-Beck. |
| Abstract | Tari Tovsen is a long time professional musician and composer of popular music in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, and has formed many bands. He has served as the musical coordinator of the Lindy Shannon Reunion Shows. The Lindy Shannon promoted bands include Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors when Teri formed it in 1959 until Tari joined the National Guard in 1966. Other bands Teri formed or was a part of include the Shy Guys, Changing Times, Headliners and Good Tymes. |
| Abstract | Contents: Introductions -- :13 Tari Tovsen wrote a new song; autobiographical about his musical life from the time he first saw Elvis Presley on television in 1956 when Tovsen was 13 years old; new song called “Livin’ the Life” -- 1:25The Day the Music Died 1959 three rock and roll musicians died in airplane accident; Tovsen was 16 years old and in high school; everyone in shock -- 2:07 You Tube video channel for Tari Tovsen and La Crosse Rock and Roll to find the song on You Tube; recorded by the Good Tymes consisting of Tari Tovsen, Josh Tovsen, Steve Duff and Cary Thaldorf -- 3:03-end song “Livin’ the Life” written by Tari Tovsen and performed by the Good Tymes |
| Creator | 1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.) |
| Interviewee | Tari Tovsen |
| Interviewer | Rick Wilson |
| Owner | La Crosse Public Library |
| Type of resource | sound recording |
| Genre | sound |
| Genre authority | marcgt |
| Place of publication | La Crosse, Wis. |
| Date captured | 2023-09-12 |
| Language | eng |
| Subject topic | Tovsen, Tari--Interviews Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Interviews--Wisconsin--La Crosse Authority: LCSH |
| Subject geographic | La Crosse (Wis.)--Social life and customs--20th century |
| Subject topic | Oral history--Wisconsin--La Crosse Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Rock music--Wisconsin--La Crosse--2021-30 Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Rock musicians--Wisconsin--La Crosse--Biography Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Rock musicians--Wisconsin--La Crosse--Interviews Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Good Tymes (Musical group) performer Authority: Local |
| Subject topic | Tovsen, Tari (Musician) performer Authority: Local |
| Subject topic | Rock groups--Wisconsin--La Crosse--History Authority: LCSH |
| Subject geographic | Country: United States State: Wisconsin County: La Crosse City: La Crosse |
| Note | Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP) |
| Note | Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2022 |
| Note | Duration: 5:45 |
| Use and reproduction restrictions | This item has been made available for educational purposes only and may be protected by copyright law. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. |
| Collection | Oral Histories and Audio Recordings |
| ID | 0f244de8-65a3-46f8-8bd2-da7a3beb615a/wlac0000/20230720/00000013 |