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 ›
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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 ›
Another Studio Shot from the “Handle With Care” Recording Sessions
This photo shows Jon and Kim in the recording booth laying down some vocals. Thanks for the picture, Carl. Mick Orton
Silver Laughter – “When We Was Fab” – 1975 or Thereabouts
One of our regrets is that there were not more photos taken of Silver Laughter onstage during performances. Carl seems to have taken quite a few, but it would be nice if someone found this site who had seen us… Read More ›
And Yet Another Early Silver Laughter Photo
Here is another snapshot from Carl’s Archives. It shows four of the five Silver Laughter members, possibly in between personnel changes? The totem pole starts from the top with Jon Ludtke on guitar, Steve Elliott still on bass, Denny Walton… Read More ›
Silver Laughter in the Studio for “Handle With Care”
Well, it’s finally raining here in Northern California. Believe me, we need it. Thanksgiving has just passed, and yesterday we got our Christmas tree before the wet stuff started coming down. This weekend we will be decorating the house. Fun,… Read More ›
Early Silver Laughter Photo
Here is a an early photo of Silver Laughter which Carl sent. It looks like it is a rehearsal. From the left is Jon, then behind the speaker is John Carstensen and Denny Walton. On the right is Steve Elliott…. Read More ›
Back In the Studio with Silver Laughter During the Recording of “Handle With Care”
These few photos are, again, from Carl’s Collection of photographic memories. They relate happier times when all of us were making good music together. Notice in the first picture all of us are wearing Silver Laughter t-shirts… except for Ken…. Read More ›
Another Silver Laughter Memory of Being Onstage
Carl sent this photo of three of us onstage somewhere. It looks like the ceiling is about to fall in! Mick Orton
In the Studio with Silver Laughter During the Recording of “Handle With Care”
Below are a couple of photos of Silver Laughter in the studio during the recording of our first album. The first shows Carl leaving the booth before I lay down a bass track. The second shows Ken on guitar getting… Read More ›