This little piece of memorabilia amuses me. Someone connected with the Sportspage Nightclub saw themselves as some sort of artist. It looks like someone did a mock up of a printed brochure. And rather than spend the money setting up… Read More ›
Memorabilia
“Lover” by Silver Laughter – Station Request Card
Here is the front and back of the request card Art would send to radio stations when “Lover” was released as a single before our album, “Sailing On Fantasies”, was finished. I know some stations played it because at one… Read More ›
Silver Laughter – Early Photo
I am not sure how this photo was used or if it is part of a brochure on the band, but it looks like a promotional piece to me. In the top photo from left to right are: Steve Elliott,… Read More ›
1977 Silver Laughter Newsletter Page 1
Here is page one of our October 1977 newsletter. Judging by Jonny Silver’s comment, apparently we had just returned from our Canadian trip. I think there was always a little competition to see who could be the most clever. But… Read More ›
The Silver Laughter Mailing List
In order to receive our newsletter by mail, our friends had to fill out one of these little surveys. Art had devised this as a way to add people to our ever growing mailing list.
Our Last Job as Silver Laughter
I checked the official biography Kim did for the IRRMA Hall of Fame, and this card is from our very last performance. Although the bio says our final job was May 5, 1979, it actually was Sunday, May 6, 1979…. Read More ›
Silver Laughter Coasters? You Bet!
Here is another example of how Silver Laughter promoted itself. I do believe that this old logo is a clue that these were printed by John Ludtke, Sr. The band would put these out for people to put their drinks… Read More ›
After Paul Joined Silver Laughter
When Kim decided to go back to school and leave the band, we recruited The Contents Are: drummer, Paul Staack, to fill the slot. In order to give us every opportunity to be booked, Art had this studio photo taken… Read More ›
1976 Silver Laughter Song List
This list seems to have some problems. I am not sure what happened or why there is some sort of bleed through to this 1976 song list. I think I joined sometime in 1974. We played the Cavern in June… Read More ›
Two Brothers Club in Rock Rapids – A Silver Laughter Venue
I really do not remember this place, only that the name of the venue sounds familiar. We were there in 1978, and my booking calendar confirms that we only played one night. That was a lot of work, especially considering… Read More ›