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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THE 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???
Hi, 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
Thankyou so much !
Say hi to your brother for ne Larry, Daryl
The Raider's morphed into Wooden Nickel. With Garry Schultz, John Ott, Rick Rogers and myself. Rick Moore was our producer and arranger. Gary Schultz also served in Vietnam in the Army. The group was formed Post 1970. Don Larrabee would often set in with us, Rick Moore and Gary were just amazing guitarist. And Rick was the Last guitarist in the Raiders. And how can you miss with Pat Finnigan pushin 'the Hammond. He was only 13 yrs. old . I feel so blessed to have known them all. We went our separate ways, But continue to make music. but Rick Moore kept Wooden Nickel alive for years. Don whom I served in Vietnam in the Marine's past away last Nov. The boy could play !
Keep an eye out for Mark Tribby's new group while your at it ! With Doug and Connie Weaver, and that crazy drummer from the Knightsmen as well. Daryl Durham
Many days on the road as well for HS lads. Played just about all the colleges in Indiana and Illinois listen to WLS on the radio
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