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 ›
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Early Silver Laughter Photo – Corrected
Carl wrote me tonight and corrected both Jon and me on the original November 28th post (the picture with the POST). Here is what he said: “Your post from November 28th showing the old SL 5 piece band was incorrectly… 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 ›
Silver Laughter Offshoot – Old Photo of The Silvers Member, Tom Kelley
I found this old photo of my old pal, Tom Kelley, who I was with in TODD Beat Group back in Davenport (This was before The Contents Are: swept me off to join them) and is now back with me… 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
Silver Laughter – “When We Was Fab” – 1975 or Thereabouts
One of our regrets is that there were not more photos taken of Silver Laughter onstage during performances. Carl seems to have taken quite a few, but it would be nice if someone found this site who had seen us… Read More ›
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 ›
Thank You for Two Years of the Silver Laughter Website
This is exactly 2 years since the first post on this website. Tonight I am putting up 5 photos from the Carl Collection of the band in various stages of our career. The first two are early ones of Jon… Read More ›