Another entry from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The Wild Ones were skilled enough to be selected to the Indiana Bandstand tour.From Left:
Mike Babcock - Lead Vocal
Mike Heime - Bass
Joe Long - Drums
Rick Babcock - Lead GuitarLarry Miller - Rhythm
The Wild Ones, students from Northside High School, recorded this 45 in June '66.
Hear "Tale of a City" now!
What was Indiana Bandstand you ask?
The bandstand consists of 10 bands from throughout Indiana, who were selected in a contest held at Kokomo. This summer (1966) the bands tour Indiana, playing two and three-night stands at various teen clubs and dance halls.
By February 1967, the Wild Ones had written 13 original songs. Rick, being the prolific songwriter, was looking forward to entertaining offers from Indianapolis bands for his material.
Where are they now?
Rick Babcock, my cousin, the bands creator, past away 1/4/13. Another band member Larry Miller past away a few back. I know Mike Babcock is still alive as of this posting, but not sure of the others. Thank goodness for this blog to pay respect to all of the past bands and their members from the 60's.
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I am Larry Miller’s daughter, Brittany. My sister Bridgett and I were wondering if there is any way to get a copy of this music? We used to have his record but have lost track of it. If anyone has some information about the band and how to get a copy we would greatly appreciate it.
DeleteRicks sister is looking for this on Facebook. If I hear anything I will report back
DeleteThis is Bridgett Miller, that would be great thank you so much!
DeleteTHIS IS MY DADS BAND
ReplyDeletehi this is tony heim the son of mike heim looking for my dads high school buddy joe long the drummer, my dad played bass. contact me @ tony_heim001@yahoo.com or if ur personable call 260-740-7455 love to here from somebody and so would dad hes still kicking and driving me nutts! lol! see ya!
ReplyDeleteMY dad has been telling me about the band and after all these years i took it upon my self to join this blog on behalf of my father hes wondering obout his good old buddy joe long whom was the drummer my dad was the bassist, the were school buddies among the rest, and dad says sofie mike babcocks girlfriend was a hottie and dont know to this day if they got married! LOL!! ha ha
ReplyDeleteI am Larry Millers daughter Bridgett. My son is in Wildsiders band at Northside and he just won best trumpet in state and is currently jamming out with the band in TN at a festival. My dad would be so proud!
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