Although I have not spoken with him for many years, Kim and Jon’s dad, John Ludtke, was very supportive of Silver Laughter. I don’t think I ever thanked him properly for taking such great publicity photos of the band in… Read More ›
Kim Ludtke
Another fan of Silver Laughter checks in!
Hi me again, I live in Quebec, Canada I’m 30 years old. I discovered Silver Laughter about a year ago maybe on some blog and downloaded both singles ‘Angela’ and ‘Don’t Feel Bad’ and have been obsessed with your band… Read More ›
PLEASE nominate Silver Laughter! The Iowa R&R Hall of Fame awaits!
I had the link wrong in other posts which I will correct. However, I spoke at length with Al Huntzinger at the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame about Silver Laughter. Apparently they have no record of any nominations… Read More ›
Another Fan Checks In
I received your package at the end of last week – thanks again! The records sound great. We’re these four singles the only 45’s Silver Laughter released? I had the chance to listen to both live CDs over the weekend. … Read More ›
Some thoughts about the song, “Angela” from “Handle With Care”
I realize most of the posts are coming from me, but I have made offers to the others to post too. Maybe eventually they will contribute, but for now, it is going to be mostly me. As I was skiing… Read More ›
Silver Laughter tops the… Mountain
It’s hard to look cool when you go skiing. All that cold weather gear, ski pants, jacket, ear muffs, goggles and walking around like Frankenstein in ski boots does not add up to cool. And musicians like to be cool!… Read More ›
Kim Ludtke Checks In
Note: Kim Ludtke and I have been e-mailing back and forth. We also have spoken by phone several times in the past couple of weeks. He wanted to clear up the story about how Silver Laughter got its name. –… Read More ›
“Rock and Roll Game” LIVE – from “Sailing On Fantasies”
Click Here for “Rock And Roll Game” This is one of the first songs Ken Wiles wrote and sang for Silver Laughter. Jon and I were on background vocals. It is also in the first round of recordings we did… Read More ›
Girls From Tahiti Blogger Drops Us a Note
Hi, I first found out about the Silver Laughter LPs while browsing through the Acid Archives book. The description interested me and eventually I was able to find copies of both LPs on eBay. At the moment I’m in France,… Read More ›
Carl Frisch – the Fifth Silver Laughter
Carl Frisch was the fifth Silver Laughter. He had been a friend of the band for several years, so when they went on the road he was offered the job of lights and sound. He also was required to cook… Read More ›