Gainesville Florida has always had an impact on popular music dating back to the 60’s where a whole new generation of young performers were making friendships that would last a lifetime and learning what life in a rock & roll band was all about. They traded lessons, listened to various kinds of music and mastered their instruments. Dreaming of someday becoming professional musicians, traveling the world and being recognized for their abilities, they played free shows at the local college and competed in the battle of the bands in hopes that that they'd gain more experience performing and more importantly coming in contact with the right person who would give them their big break. Though an unusual large amount of them did become successful (after leaving Gainesville and heading West) unfortunately most did not and moved on to other professions. This page isn’t just for the people who made it big. It’s for all the musicians of that era that help make North Central Florida one of the most important and influential musical regions in the US during the late 60’s and early 70’s!Bands
(Is your band listed? If not let me know!)
"Boomer" Hough
Barry Scurran
Tom Laughon
Gingerbread (1968-1969):
Chuck Newcomb
Johnny Winter (Not the Texas guitarist) - RIP:(
Flow (1969-1970):
Mike Barnett
Chuck Newcomb
Johnny Winter (Not the Texas guitarist) - RIP:(
Ron Blair (see band bios)
Mike Campbell (See band bios)
Tom Leadon (Brother to Bernie Leadon)
Randall Marsh
Danny Roberts
Benmont Tench (See band bios)
The Accidental Trio (1963):
Jeff Williams
Nancy Willingham
The Continentials (1963):
Jeff Williams
Beau Geste (1964-65):
Benmont Tench (See band bios)
Bobby Kuitert
Don McPherson
Robby Parker
Victor Sarokin (Harrison)
Wilson Gillett
Three Ring Circus
Al Hospers
Dave Mason
RGF
Ron Blair (See band bios)
Doug D'Amico
Mike Hitchcock
Jeff Jourard
Carl Patti
Thomas Patti
Randy Williford
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