Here is the first article that started the recent interest in Silver Laughter’s music. http://www.glorydazemusic.com/articles.php?article_id=4407
Mike Orton
POP Geek Heaven has a Silver Laughter article plus a couple of cuts from our albums
Eric Abrahamsen has been a staunch supporter of our music even before we started communicating. My daughter (Angela!) found his first article on Glory Daze Music, but when I contacted him about some inaccuracies in his piece, he said he… Read More ›
From the Silver Laughter Booking Calendar – February 1978
February was a little quieter. Remember, we were almost constantly on the road playing music. You would think there would be no time to spend the money we made. However, I recall periods like these with a lot of days… Read More ›
Silver Laughter pushes for Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Silver Laughter’s home base was in Davenport, Iowa. We toured the Midwest for several years and put out two albums and countless singles. Radio stations in various markets played our music. Why have we been ignored by the Iowa Rock… Read More ›
Ken Wiles joins Silver Laughter and makes us better!
During this period, some club owners had a matching outfit requirement of all their bands. We decided on this look as being one of the better “cop-outs” to the corporate establishment! Mark Zaputil was with us when this picture was… Read More ›
Silver Laughter’s first photo with Mick Orton
Updated: 2/26/13 – When I joined Silver Laughter, the band was comprised of Jon Ludtke on rhythm and lead guitar, Mark Zaputil on lead guitar and Kim Ludtke on drums. With my arrival, I replaced Steve Elliott who switched to… Read More ›
GirlsFromTahiti Blog Mentions Silver Laughter
http://girlsfromtahiti.blogspot.com/2012/10/silver-laughter-usa-1976-1978.html The writer was not so keen on our first album, “Handle With Care”, but seemed to be pleased with the results of our second effort, “Sailing on Fantasies”.
Silver Laughter Tracks on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ek6TV_kh98&feature=relmfu – “Look Again” from “Handle With Care”, written and sung by Jon and Mick.
Silver Laughter Tracks on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmnv5LIAKmE – “Hand In Hand” from the “Sailing on Fantasies” album. Written and sung by Paul Staack, our drummer during those sessions.