I have a bunch of extra pictures that needed a home, so I thought I would run the story of getting into the Hall of Fame by you. Forgive me if you’ve heard bits and pieces of this on the… Read More ›
Mark Zaputil
Silver Laughter Buttons
Until Carl sent me these two photos, I did not remember that Silver Laughter had so many different buttons! The one I remember is the silver one (of which I have several) with the dark blue lettering reading “Silver Laughter”…. Read More ›
Art Stenstrom Finds the Silver Laughter IRRMA Performance Online
Our old manager, Art Stenstrom, sent this today: “I found your whole performance on YouTube last evening. Nice collection of tunes and smooth transitions.” As for me, I want to hear what the IRRMA production sounds like coming through the… Read More ›
Carl Frisch Shares More Silver Laughter History
Our sound and light man, Carl Frisch (the fifth Silver Laughter), dropped me a note the other day and included some memorabilia along with an old photo. Here is what he said in an e-mail entitled, “The Dodge Van”: “This… Read More ›
The First Four of Ten Days Until Silver Laughter’s IRRMA Induction Performance
I love it when a plan comes together… sort of. Upon arriving in Davenport Friday night, August 22, to rehearse for 5 days, I went to pick up my rental car. Since I was there I checked at the rental… Read More ›
Four Photos from the Silver Laughter IRRMA Induction Ceremony
Here are four more photos of us onstage for the induction ceremony. The FIRST shows Jonny Silver making the acceptance speech which thanked family, friends and past sound and light men, Carl Frisch and Glenn (the punk) Stone. The SECOND… Read More ›
Special Thanks to Mark Zaputil – Silver Laughter’s Lead Guitarist
Though Mark was not around for either of our two albums, “Handle With Care” and “Sailing On Fantasies”, he was able to put together a very good “imitation” of Ken’s guitar work (and make them his own) on the 6… Read More ›
Four More Photos from the Silver Laughter Autograph Session for IRRMA 2014
I thought Jean Zaputil took these photos, but I see she is in one of them… So maybe it was Janis? And why am I asking you? Good question. (Like Janis says, “Do I have to be here for this… Read More ›
