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GRADUATESA variety band that worked the nightclub circuits during the late 60's and early 70's including the Voo Doo Room and Captain Table in Nashville's Printers Alley. They also traveled the Southeastern US working military reservations during the Vietnam War. The Graduates had one record on Monument Records (7th Generation Breakthrough) produced by Jerry Tuttle.
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TURNING POINTA R&B Group started in 1972 and worked Nashville Nightclubs until Feb. 1976 when the members began service in a band for Kenny Rogers. Left to right: Gene Golden, Hammond B3, Elec. Piano and Vocals Bobby Daniels, Drums and Vocals Steve Glassmeyer, Electric Piano and Vocals The trio grew to seven pieces with Kenny. The group recorded several hit albums with K.R. over the years. Steve Glassmeyer co-wrote Kenny's hit "Love or Something Like it " and is still with Kenny after 27 years. Bobby Daniels co-wrote and produced the "Superbowl Shuffle" for the Chicago Bears and now works for Project Return in Nashville. Gene Golden won an Emmy for a TV Theme, co-wrote a Cleo winning commercial for the Special Olympics, still writes and does independent production. |
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L to R Vocals Tommy Watson, Drums Gary Boyd Guitar Darrel Waddy, Guitar Ira Hailey & Bass Philip Smith |
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 GLORY In 1972 the Band Glory came into the scene at McGavock High. They played at all the local dances and parties, playing Band Members: Tommy Strange – guitar and vocals Kevin Wright Gary Shelton – Bass and Vocals Rick King – keyboards and vocals (Pack Rat at the 30 yr. reunion) Ernie Harris – drums (from MTSU) Chris Brook – drums Steve Abbott – sax and vocals Paul Dunlap – sax (MTSU) Roy Garner Jay Patterson – trumpet Danny Crockarell Phil (Fat Bob) Eakes – Trombone
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