From Arlington High School, J & the Raiders. Often called mistakenly called Jay & the Raiders, but for lack of a Jay, it was J. Lost yet? It was the '60s! I have another pic somewhere showing the drumhead beaming "J & the Raiders" if there is any doubt.The band was well remembered for it's participation in the Pendleton Pike drive-in "Battle of the Bands" during the summers. Have no idea how they fared, but I'm sure we'll find out!
They were going to chicago to record a 45, I'm pretty sure in '66. If that ever happened, we need to know about it, .....anyone?
Members pictured (l to r):
Terry Harlan
Daryl Durham
Fred Nolan
Jim Vanover
Jim Fenley - Drums
I hope these guys find us soon, we'd love to share your story!
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ReplyDeleteTHE ORIGINAL GROUP SPLIT UP IN MID 1966 WHEN DARYL DURHAM LEAD VOCALS AND GUITAR FORMED A NEW J&THE RAIDERS A FEW MONTHS LATER WITH PLAYERS FROM OTHER BANDS OUT OF ARLINGTON AND TECH HIGH SCHOOLS. THIS GROUP CONSISTED OF DARYL DURHAM-LEAD VOCALS&GUITAR,PAT FINNIGAN-KEYBOARDS,DON LARRABEE-DRUMS,JOHN OTT-BASS AND RICK MOORE-LEAD GUITAR. THE BAND HAD A BIG AND LOYAL FOLLOWING FROM MID 1966 TO MID 1968 PLAYING ALL THE LOCAL AND STATE VENUE'S WITH ALOT OF THE INDIANAPOLIS GROUPS ON YOUR POST.THEY WERE A GREAT GROUP AND MISS THERE MUSIC AND ACT ON STAGE. ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOW WHERE THESE GUYS ARE NOW???
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DeleteHi, My name is Larry Nolan and my brother was the bass player Fred. Both Daryl and Jim were injured in Viet Nam, Fred spent 2 years in Viet Nam too.. Jim passed from complications of his injurys later at age 31.. Fred now lives in Mt Comfort Indiana
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