Abstract	Johnny and the Shy Guys was a popular band in the La Crosse, Wisconsin, area. This is a promotional photo of the band holding instruments in the early 1960s. Pictured left to right are: Larry Ball (Gaulke), Rick Sobeck, John Bernadot and Les King. Sobeck had left the group by December 1963.
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	The front of the photo says: "Johnny and the Shy Guys - Cuca Recording Artist - personal manager: Lindy Shannon - photo: Ellickson's - La Crosse"
Alternative title	mss185-01-08-001
Metadata contact	Tanya Vaughn Johnson
Owner	La Crosse Public Library
Photographer	Ellickson's
Type of resource	still image
Genre	picture
Genre authority	marcgt
Publisher name	La Crosse Public Library
Place of publication	La Crosse, Wis.
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--Group Authority: Local
Subject topic	Bernadot, John (Musician) performer Authority: Local
Subject topic	Shannon, Lindy, 1928-1995 Authority: Local
Subject topic	Johnny & the Shy Guys (Musical group) performer Authority: LCSH
Subject topic	Johnny and the Shy Guys (Musical group) performer Authority: Local
Subject topic	King, Les (Musician) performer Authority: Local
Subject topic	Ball, Larry (Musician) performer Authority: Local
Subject topic	Gaulke, Larry (Musician) performer Authority: Local
Subject topic	Sobeck, Rick (Musician) performer Authority: Local
Subject topic	Cuca Records (Firm) Authority: Local
Note	Forms part of the La Crosse History of Rock and Roll Project (LHRRP)
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/wlac0000/20240130/00000010