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| Duration | 00:14:38.994 |
| Abstract | Bill Harnden was interviewed over the phone by 1490AM radio personality Rick Wilson circa 2020 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 | Bill Harnden, advertising sales manager for the La Crosse Tribune newspaper, organized six Lindy Shannon reunion shows and was planning for the seventh show (30th anniversary) for 2022 when this interview aired. Harnden handled the business and logistical end of the shows, while Tari Tovsen, performer, was the musical director. The reunion shows were held 1992, 1994, 1996, 2002, 2007 and 2012 and monies raised were used to establish music scholarships at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Viterbo College.. |
| Abstract | While Harnden was not a performer nor was he acquainted with Shannon during the height of Shannon's influence in the area's music scene, Harnden had an appreciation for the history of the local music scene and appreciated all the Shannon did for area musicians and the two became friends.. |
| Abstract | Contents: :40 Reunion idea begins to formulate -- :55 Harnden’s association with a band called The Changing Times at Moxie’s restaurant in 1991 Tari Tovsen / Larry Gaulke / Danny Bottcher / Alex Campbell -- 1:35-8 Lindy Tribute Reunion Shows, 1992-2017 -- 1:55 Harnden pitched idea to the La Crosse Tribune and The Eagle WLCX 1490AM for sponsorship -- 3:44-4:31 Lindy Shannon associated bands at the 1992 reunion show -- 4:39 Who was Lindy Shannon? -- 5:38-6:19 Shannon’s rare interview with Elvis in May 1956 in La Crosse, Wisconsin -- 6:29 1970s groups associated with Shannon -- 8:34-10:22 The T-Js and the beginning of Shannon’s legacy of band promotion and recording, 1957; the T-Js were Jack Roubik / Tom Terry / Duane Schroeder / Bill Weigel -- 10:23-12:30 1992 reunion show highlights 13:25 Bobby Vee in 1996 13:41-14:16 Jim Sunquist of the Fendermen 14:17 Lindy record label with T-Js |
| Creator | 1490AM WLXR The Eagle (Radio station : La Crosse, Wis.) |
| Interviewee | Bill Harnden |
| Interviewer | Rick Wilson |
| Owner | La Crosse Public Library |
| Recording engineer | Rick Wilson |
| Type of resource | sound recording |
| Genre | sound |
| Genre authority | marcgt |
| Place of publication | La Crosse, Wis. |
| Date published | 2020-10-06 |
| Date captured | 2023-09-12 |
| Language | eng |
| Subject geographic | La Crosse (Wis.)--Social life and customs--20th century |
| Subject topic | Shannon, Lindy, 1928-1995 Authority: Local |
| Subject topic | Oral history--Wisconsin--La Crosse Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Rock music--Wisconsin--La Crosse--1951-60 Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Rock music--Wisconsin--La Crosse--1961-70 Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Rock music--Wisconsin--La Crosse--1971-80 Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Rock music--Wisconsin--La Crosse--1981-90 Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Rock musicians--Wisconsin--La Crosse--History Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Rock groups--Wisconsin--La Crosse--History Authority: LCSH |
| Subject topic | Harnden, Bill--Interviews Authority: LCHS |
| Subject topic | Interviews--Wisconsin--La Crosse 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 | Duration: 14:39 |
| Note | Broadcast on radio 1490AM The Eagle in 2020 |
| 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 |
| ID | 0f244de8-65a3-46f8-8bd2-da7a3beb615a/wlac0000/20230720/00000003 |