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Johnny and the Shy Guys Memorabilia, circa 1960 MISC MSS 334

Johnny and the Shy Guys Memorabilia, circa 1960

MISC MSS 334

Summary Information

Abstract
This file contains a scrap of paper with the autographs of Johnny and the Shy Guys band members at that time: Leslie "Les" King (drums), Donald Bauer, Larry Ball (bass), and John "Johnny" Bernadot (lead guitar and vocals).
Collection Title
Johnny and the Shy Guys Memorabilia
Date of Materials
circa 1960
Creator
The Shy Guys.
Call Number
MISC MSS 334
Amount
0.01 cubic feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Box
MISC 66
Folder
4
Repository
La Crosse Public Library Archives

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Johnny and the Shy Guys Memorabilia, MISC MSS 334, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI

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Historical Note

Johnny and the Shy Guys was a rock 'n' roll band from La Crosse, Wisconsin, that was active in the 1960s and was managed by Al Schultz of Little Fort Records in Waukegan, Illinois.The musical style of the group was a combination of surf music, garage rock, and rock 'n' roll. The band toured Wisconsin and Illinois actively during the 1960s and recorded several 45's and singles with Little Fort Records, Regal Records West, and also "Ma" Records at Shorty's Beer Stube in La Crosse. Band members included Leslie "Les" King (drums and vocals), Donald Bauer, Rudy von Ruden (vocals), Larry Ball (bass), and John "Johnny" Bernadot (vocals and lead guitar). Recorded hits by the band included "Shorty's Shack," "From Me to You" (written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney), "Moon Dawg," "Till the End of Time," and "You are My Sunshine."

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

La Crosse Public Library Archives 2016 November

800 Main St.
La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
(608) 789-7136
archives@lacrosselibrary.org

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Acquisitions Information

(Accession no. 2016.120) Donated by Sue Tyson via the La Crosse County Historical Society, October 2016

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • La Crosse County Historical Society (Wis.).

Personal Name(s)

  • Tyson, Sue

Subject(s)

  • Bands (Music)--Wisconsin--La Crosse
  • Musicians

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