Courtesy of the Carl Collection, here is another set of pictures showing Silver Laughter during performances. They might all be from the same venue, but I can’t be sure.
History
Great Photo of EARLY Silver Laughter
I have yet to get confirmation that this was, indeed, in the Ludtke upstairs “rehearsal” room/attic. But it is a wonderful picture of the whole band taken at an interesting angle. From the left are: John Carstensen (guitar), Jon Ludtke… Read More ›
The Music Vault – Silver Laughter’s “Any Words You Can Say”
“Any Words You Can Say” The last music that was posted on this site was in September just after the IRRMA Hall of Fame Induction concert. And since there are new visitors almost every day who have never heard our… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Performance – 1976 (?) and The Silvers
It’s early here in California, and the sky is still dark. We are expecting more rain (which we need), but the short days as winter approaches makes it hard for me to get on a schedule that makes sense. By… Read More ›
Several Really Early Pictures of Silver Laughter
This morning I decided to combine several photos from the “Carl Collection” in a folder that he called “SL before Mick”. The first is of founding members, Kim Ludtke on drums and Steve Elliott on bass. Could this be the… Read More ›
Then and Now – Silver Laughter from 1975, 1976 and 2014
This morning I had this idea to show Silver Laughter members then and now, nearly 40 years later. So the first photo shows Mick, Jon and Ken (who didn’t make the IRRMA ceremony) singing. In the back of the picture… Read More ›
More Silver Laughter Photos from our 1975 Session in Worthington
As has been stated numerous times throughout this website, in 1975 we were near the end of recording for our album, “Handle With Care”. Kim had decided to leave and go back to school so Paul was drafted from The… Read More ›
Early Silver Laughter Photo – Corrected
Carl wrote me tonight and corrected both Jon and me on the original November 28th post (the picture with the POST). Here is what he said: “Your post from November 28th showing the old SL 5 piece band was incorrectly… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Member, John Carstensen, Opens Up About Joining The Band
From John Carstensen’s Facebook page, here is what he says about joining the band: “I remember first band practice at the home of Steve Elliott. The name, “Silver Laughter” hadn’t been adopted yet. Jon Ludtke, just started playing his guitar… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Offshoot – Old Photo of The Silvers Member, Tom Kelley
I found this old photo of my old pal, Tom Kelley, who I was with in TODD Beat Group back in Davenport (This was before The Contents Are: swept me off to join them) and is now back with me… Read More ›