The Rockers
Spokane, Washington
1957 - 1965

Members
 

Marvin Carroll ~ Bass
Mike Clothier ~ Keyboards
Wayne Freeman ~ Drums
Bud Grafious ~ Saxophone
Craig Kuhlman ~ Bass, Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Everett Leep ~ Bass
Jack Lyons ~ Guitar, Hammond M3, Vocals
Joel D. Nye ~ Keyboards
John Sargent ~ Drums
Dan Scharpenberg ~ Guitar
Tom Stewart ~ Lead Guitar
Ed Thomas ~ Saxophone
Tim Webster ~ Drums
 


The Rockers - Photo courtesy of Marv Carroll
The Rockers in 1958 - Tom (Guitar) and John (Drums)


I was one of the early members during 1957-1959.  It seems that Tom Stewart is the only original survivor of this band.  I was a bass guitar player along with Tom Stewart (rhythm guitar) and John Sargent (drums), and Dan Scharpenberg (guitar).  “Sarge” was the original drummer for The Rockers. Dan played in 58 and 59.

Marvin Carroll, July 2006


Wayne Freeman, who died at the age of 19, was a rare human being, and definitely one of a kind.  He was a really good Hot Rod builder.  He had a 34 Ford 5 window coupe, and a 34 Dodge 2 door Sedan.  He loved cars and music and was just beginning a productive life.  We still miss him.

Michael Jay Clothier, January 2007


Photo Courtesy of Marvin Carroll

In Memory of
 

Wayne Freeman
Bud Grafious
Everett Leep
Jack Lyons
John Sargent
 


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Last Update:  3 December 2011
Credits:  Gary Vredenburg, Craig Kuhlman, Marvin Carroll, Michael Jay Clothier, Joel Nye, Eileen Talburt

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