Abstract	Johnnie/Johnny "Mike" Hauer was a sought-after musician in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, performing primarily on drums. This is a promotional posed photo of Hauer from 1960 when he performed with The Fendermen. Hauer performed with many groups including The Saffires and Van Guards.
Abstract	This photo was a part of a scrapbook that Evadine "Evie" Ratajczek created of local rock and roll bands and entertainers who performed in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area, many of whom were connected to Lindy Shannon.
Abstract	In Ratajczek's handwriting on the backside it says: "Johnnie Hauer - La Crosse, Wis. - drummer, with The Fendermen - 1960 (California)."
Abstract	In November 1968, Lindy Shannon wrote in his "On and Off The Record" column for the La Crosse Tribune, "Whenever people talk about the all-time great drummers from this area, Johnny's always included, and rightfully so. He's a young veteran in this business, and it all started back with the 'Fendermen' and 'Mule Skinner Blues.' Remember?"
Alternative title	mss185-01-07-002
Metadata contact	Tanya Vaughn Johnson
Owner	La Crosse Public Library
Type of resource	still image
Genre	picture
Genre authority	marcgt
Publisher name	La Crosse Public Library
Place of publication	La Crosse, Wis.
Date published	1960-11
Date captured	2023-08-07
Language	eng
Width	3.33
Height	2.67
Subject geographic	Country: United States State: Wisconsin County: La Crosse City: La Crosse
Subject temporal	1960s
Subject topic	La Crosse (Wis.)--Social life and customs--20th century--Photographs Authority: LCSH
Subject topic	Rock musicians--Wisconsin--La Crosse--Photographs Authority: LCSH
Subject topic	Ratajczek, Evadine Authority: Local
Subject topic	People--Individual Authority: Local
Subject topic	Hauer, Johnny (Musician) performer Authority: Local
Subject topic	Shannon, Lindy, 1928-1995 Authority: Local
Subject topic	Fendermen (Musical group) Authority: LCSH
Subject topic	Saffires (Musical group) performer Authority: Local
Subject topic	Van Guards (Musical group) performer Authority: Local
Subject topic	Hauer, John M. (Musician) performer Authority: Local
Note	Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
Note	The photographer is unknown
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	Area Historical Photographs / Musicians
ID	975a4c9f-eedb-4618-b83a-4ba57861c240/wlac0000/20240130/00000007