This photo from the Carl Collection shows Kim and Jon with one of our friends we met on the road. Actually, I am not sure if Ken and I were in the band when this picture was taken. Mick Orton
Carl Frisch
Silver Laughter’s Manager, Art “Smart” Stenstrom
Occasionally my phone will ring on the weekend, and who is on the other end? Our old manager, Art “Smart” Stenstrom. Of all the people in my Silver Laughter past he is the one I still talk to the most…. Read More ›
A 1972 Photo of A Very Young Looking Jon Ludtke of Silver Laughter
I can’t imagine Jon ever showing up to play in a t-shirt so maybe this was a rehearsal. Behind him you will see lead guitarist, John Carstensen. Taken in 1972, I am not sure the band had gone on the… Read More ›
Ken During A Live Silver Laughter Performance
Here is Ken during one of the spots where he had a singing part. Not sure what the star meant other than that he is one! Carl took this photo after he had the sound and lights set. Beaky, as… Read More ›
Another Photo In the Studio with Silver Laughter During the Recording of “Handle With Care”
Carl took this picture of Jon right before he laid down a track for one of his guitar parts. Mick Orton
Silver Laughter Outtake from Worthington ca. 1976
Another slightly out of focus outtake from the many that our manager, Art Stenstrom, took of Silver Laughter back before “Handle With Care” was released. Kim had announced his departure, and Paul was still learning our repertoire. These stills were… Read More ›
An Early Silver Laughter Photo From Around 1970-72?
Here is an early Silver Laughter photo sent to me by Carl Frisch. It looks like it was also taken on the Ludtke pony farm. The band members in the picture are Jon Ludtke, Steve Elliott, John Carstensen, Denny Walton… Read More ›
More Photos In the Studio with Silver Laughter During the Recording of “Handle With Care”
Here are four studio shots of Silver Laughter during the recording of “Handle With Care”, photos courtesy of the Carl Collection.
Food and Silver Laughter
As I have recounted in several places on this site, Carl was the head cook for the band. His electric skillet could have also been inducted into the IRRMA Hall of Fame along with Silver Laughter. Here are some photos… Read More ›
More Photos In the Studio with Silver Laughter During the Recording of “Handle With Care”
Here are two pictures that Carl took during our recording session for the “Handle With Care” album. One of is me on the studio’s spinet piano and the other is of Kim on drums. Kim reminded me not long ago… Read More ›