Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors [posed with some instruments including accordion; #2 in a series] |
Abstract | A posed portrait of Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors with some instruments including an accordion. Pictured left to right are: Al Banasik, Chuck Sargent, Tari Tovsen, George Eberdt and Dave Kennedy. Kennedy was a vocalist and guitarist from La Crosse, Wisconsin. David E. Kennedy (1942-2004) was matched by promoter Lindy Shannon to record with one of his other bands, the SuperPhonics. Dave created his own band Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors and they became the studio house band at Cuca Records in Sauk City, Wisconsin, until military service commitments broke them up in 1964/65. Kennedy moved to New York and joined the Argoes band which evolved into the Good Times. Eventually he formed the U.S.A. Band. Kennedy died in New York in 2004. |
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: "#2 Al Banasik - Chuck Sargent - Tari Tovsen - George Eberdt - Dave Kennedy." |
Abstract | In January 1990, Lindy Shannon wrote an article for the La Crosse Tribune, "Coulee favorite Dave Kennedy still in groove 3 decades later." Shannon recaps Kennedy's professional career and his involvement in Kennedy's early days as a musician and composer.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 | mss185-01-09-024 |
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 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 | Kennedy, Dave (Musician) performer Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Shannon, Lindy, 1928-1995 Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Dave Kennedy and the Ambassadors (Musical group) performer Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Banasik, Al (Musician) performer Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Eberdt, George (Musician) performer Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Sargent, Chuck (Musician) performer Authority: Local |
Subject topic | Tovsen, Tari (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/wlac0000/20240130/00000020 |