KPHO-TV Show - Teen Beat - Running Bear
This was taken on the Teen Beat TV show set
where they constructed a teepee and feather
headdress for us to wear. Mike Condello, Bob
Dearborn, Rich Post and myself all sat on the
floor with our instruments while I sang the popular
song “Running Bear”. The sound men had to
set up tiny little microphone stands in front of us.
That’s me singing in the center of photo.
Frankmo - Wallace&Ladmo - Condello
I was given a tall Ladmo style top hat, and a
long, long Ladmo neck tie, striped shirt and
then stepped out on stage with Ladmo and
Wallace as Ladmo’s Brother Frankmo. That’s
me on the far left, Mike Condello in back on
guitar. The routine worked so well that we did
it many times, both on TV and in live shows
at Legend City. The fans really liked it and it
gave me more time to spend on stage with two
of the funniest entertainers the valley has ever
known.
Rock 'n' Roll Extravaganza
Here’s a line up of talent from a big
Rock’n’Roll show circa 1962. Left to right:
The La Chords, myself, Doreen Hankins,
Nick Landers, Richard Post, Mike Condello
and Bob Dearborn.
Fafara Era Band 1963 - 1964
Left to right: John Lambert, myself & Fred Allard.
This was my personal band circa 1963. Fred played
lead guitar, John was bass and myself on rhythm
guitar. Not pictured is our drummer Mike Thomas.
We played most every armory, club and dance hall
in Arizona.
