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 ›
Kim Ludtke
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 ›
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 ›
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
Can There Possibly Be More Silver Laughter Photos from the IRRMA Induction 2014? Yes, Many More!
Here are a few more random shots from the IRRMA Hall of Fame induction weekend at the end of August 2014. The first is me on the microphone at the meet and greet. Only four of the five of 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 ›