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 ›
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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 ›
Old Photo of Silver Laughter’s Denny Walton
Carl Frisch sent this to me last week. I will be folding his photos in with the newer photos of us taken at the IRRMA Hall of Fame induction ceremony and concert. This one is of Denny Walton who was… 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
Silver Laughter at the Col Ballroom 1971
Carl sent this a few days ago along with a few pics I have put up previously. This is very early Silver Laughter playing at the Col Ballroom in Davenport in 1971. Two photos made up this (almost) panorama shot…. Read More ›
Davenport’s Quad-City Times Newspaper Recognizes Silver Laughter Achievement
Linda Cook of the Quad-City Times compiled an article regarding the Silver Laughter induction into the Iowa R&R Hall of Fame. As you can see from this photo submitted by Carl Frisch of the band from the very early 1970’s,… Read More ›
Another Early 1970 Silver Laughter Photo
This photo is courtesy of Carl Frisch. Here is the note he sent me: Mick, From your postings I’m guessing you might be running a little low on material for the website? Attached you’ll find some pics you may be… Read More ›