This photo was “borrowed” from Steve Elliott’s Facebook page. Here’s what he says about it: “A picture from the vast gallery of Silver Laughter photos. A promo picture taken back when Kim only have [sic] one leg to drum with…. Read More ›
John Carstensen
An Early Silver Laughter Promo Picture
Here is another early black and white promotional photo of Silver Laughter way back when they were a 5 piece band, probably around 1974 or 75. From left are John Carstensen, Jon Ludtke, Steve Elliott, Denny Walton and Kim Ludtke… Read More ›
Silver Laughter – Union Musicians
In order to play on the road, the members of Silver Laughter had to belong to a union. I think it was Jon or Kim who found a musicians local in Muscatine, IA just down the Mississippi River from Davenport…. Read More ›
Quad City Times Recognizes Silver Laughter’s IRRMA Induction for 2014!
Our friend, Lily, sent this to me today from the Quad City Times website. In case you aren’t aware, Davenport is part of the Quad Cities which includes Davenport, Rock Island, Moline and East Moline. Bettendorf should actually be in… Read More ›
KICD AM And Several Other Iowa Radio Stations Post News of Silver Laughter’s Induction into IRRMA Hall of Fame
Just found an article from January 3 on the KICD website. Title: Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Announces Hall of Fame Class Arnolds Park (IRRMA)–The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association is proud to announce the distinguished 2014 Hall of… Read More ›
WQAD in the Quad Cities Recognizes Silver Laughter as IRRMA Inductees
Updated 1/16/14 – This is a correction to the January 10th post I did about: “Silver Laughter” and “Hall of Fame” and found another article about us being inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Excellent news!… Read More ›
Radio Iowa Recognized IRRMA’s Announcement for the 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
Headline: “Inductees named for Iowa Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame” “The 2014 inductees into the Iowa Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame have been announced while the induction ceremony is scheduled for Labor Day weekend in northwest Iowa. “Jenna Hardy Pedersen, executive director of… Read More ›
WQAD in the Quad Cities Recognizes Silver Laughter as IRRMA Inductees
Updated 1/15/14 – I just Googled “Silver Laughter” and “Hall of Fame” and found another article about us being inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Excellent news! Headline: “Local talent among nominees to Iowa Rock ‘n… Read More ›
Sioux City Journal Announces Silver Laughter’s Induction to IRRMA
Note: Kim sent me the link to this article which was in the Sioux City Journal about the upcoming IRRMA induction: “ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa | A Sioux City band, music venue and three residents will be among the inductees at… Read More ›
We Did It! Just Announced – Silver Laughter Inducted to IRRMA for 2014!
Well, folks. Thanks to the hard work of a lot of people (much of the credit goes to Kim and Jon Ludtke) including some great nominations from some of our fans, we finally made it into the Iowa Rock and… Read More ›