Скачать или смотреть "The Shades" - Cannon Falls, MN "Surf" band - The Early Years: 1964 - 1966

The Shades formed as a "surf band" in 1963/1964, although the band evolved into a rock band as the 60's wore on. This video is of the early years and members. I must add that the very first incarnation of this band included Cannon Falls surf guitar god, Dave Kochie, Tim Olson, and Brian Skillstead (who had to leave the band because of a shooting accident in 1963). There is only one photo of that 3-piece in this video -- because that is all I have! The old photos and videos are from Jeanne Holien and friends of "The Shades".

In 1964 Danny Holien (age 15) was asked to join the band as a bass player, but his parents had already bought him an electric guitar. So, he became the rhythm guitar player and lead vocalist -- and "Weedy" joined as the bass player.

The lineup in this video production is:
Dave Kochie (lead guitar)
Tim Olson (drums)
Danny Holien (lead vocals & rhythm guitar)
Darrell Widholm (bass guitar)