This song was not well mixed vocally by the sound crew. I know they had a lot of groups to deal with, but this is an easy 3-4 part harmony that would have been easily balanced had we had our… Read More ›
Mick Orton
Silver Laughter Performs “She Loves You” for IRRMA Induction Concert
Despite the little voice cracks, this selection was done very well by Silver Laughter and well received by the audience! Mick Orton
IRRMA Induction Ceremony Features Silver Laughter
This is my first attempt at posting a movie to this site so we will see how it goes. Someone at the Iowa Rock and Roll Music Association put this short presentation together for the Silver Laughter induction into the… Read More ›
Silver Laughter’s Mick Orton Plays for the IRRMA Hall of Fame Induction Concert
Jean Zaputil, Mark’s wife, took this photo of me onstage during the concert performance in the Roof Garden which was very well attended! I am proud of my new Hofner bass which stayed in tune like a champ. However, it… Read More ›
1979 Photo of Silver Laughter – One of the Last Publicity Photos of the Band
Here is another in that set we did in 1979. I do not remember seeing this before. It was in the collection Jon and Kim sent to IRRMA for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The picture was taken in… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Backstage at IRRMA R&R Hall of Fame Concert
Could there be a third album in our future? We have enough material to compile a great one! This photo was taken by Mark Zaputil’s wife, Jean, in a backstage moment as we got ready while listening to the heavy… Read More ›
Silver Laughter Poster From The Cavern
Here is another contribution from Carl Frisch from his collection. It was an advertisement for Silver Laughter at the Cavern. This is the place we were playing when Mark was leaving the band, and where we met Ken who we… Read More ›
Silver Laughter in front of IRRMA Headquarters
It was our first day together outside the IRRMA Headquarters and Pavilion. Janis took this shot from across the street catching us in a candid moment. Mick Orton
Carl Frisch Checks In With OLD Silver Laughter Photos ca. 1970
Our old sound and light man, Carl Frisch, has come to the rescue with some old photos from his collection. This first one shows how the Ludtke Pony Farm looked back in 1970 when Silver Laughter was early in its… Read More ›
Before There Was Silver Laughter… CORRECTED
Note: After talking with the lads at rehearsal today, it seems I have a lot of this story wrong… After 35 years or so, who would be surprised? Updated 8/27/14 at 7:13 PM Yesterday after rehearsal I passed by the… Read More ›