tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post1783745113412070071..comments2024-03-24T12:03:14.447-05:00Comments on 60's indiana band szene: Velvet Infinity - 1968vinylfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02227307671254842820noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-83278953625595141972023-10-28T10:56:26.752-05:002023-10-28T10:56:26.752-05:00Hi Tito! I was so in love with you! <3 Jan ...Hi Tito! I was so in love with you! <3 Jan AdamsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-13419742807506546132020-05-20T11:42:22.254-05:002020-05-20T11:42:22.254-05:00Hi! I have fond memories of the guys in Velvet Inf...Hi! I have fond memories of the guys in Velvet Infinity. I was married to Mike Shepard (Visor). He was the drummer for the band. Mike and I met in 1973, married in 1976, and divorced in 1985. Mike had a daughter, Christy, from a previous marriage and we had two sons, Jason (Shep) and Nicholas (Box). I was and still am great friends with many of the band members of Velvet Infinity, Nebula Spoon, and Roadmaster. Many times we would have impromptu gatherings at our house. Steve (Mac), Rex, Tito, Mike, and Ricky would play accoustic guitars and we would sing all the old classic songs. Those were some wonderful times.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397261583422003631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-34863227144618986072017-04-11T18:06:17.313-05:002017-04-11T18:06:17.313-05:00I had the pleasure of playing with Rex in the late...I had the pleasure of playing with Rex in the late 70s along with Dave Anthony and Ernie Cleaver, we played a bunch of kegger parties around Kokomo, we did tunes like Day of the Eagle, two rolling stoned, Badge, Bad Motor Scooter, Slowdown, we stayed pretty fucking wasted, Rex was a JW Dant lover...I moved to L.A. in 85 I talked to Rex a few times after moved to Georgia then I heard he'd passed, David moved to Colorado and was hit by a fire truck and got hurt pretty bad, he has a phone number but never ever picks it up, and Ernie? No comment. my name is Chip and moved to Ohio from California in 2004.Chip Granthttp://www.jgphotowerx1.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-34648716574717668262016-12-17T20:14:25.889-06:002016-12-17T20:14:25.889-06:00This is nuts and I don't why I did a Google se...This is nuts and I don't why I did a Google search tonight but, after 40 years, the name Nebula Spoon came to mind for some reason. In 1970 or so I was 16 years old and working in a pizza joint in Ft. Wayne where a group called Nebula Spoon was playing.<br />One of the guys in the band bought me a bottle of wine and set it out back under the dumpster. I woke up under a tree in the nearby elementary school yard. My 1st public intoxication. I still remember going home and sneaking in the back door about 2 am. Sorry to hear that some of them are no longer with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471236891938178569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-84853193890286538792016-04-25T10:53:24.029-05:002016-04-25T10:53:24.029-05:00Ah, The Velevt Infinity! Boy does that bring back...Ah, The Velevt Infinity! Boy does that bring back a memory. Saw them at the Howard County Fair back in 1967 or '68. I was about 7 years old, and it was the first time I had seen a real rock n roll band! My family and the Salinas family were good friends for many, many years and had invited us to check out Tito and the boys compete in the Battle of the Bands. I can remember sitting in the bleachers, stage left, a perfect summer evening. Some of the bands before them were playing covers of "Hanky Panky", "Fun, Fun, Fun", "A Little Bit of Soul", and the like. Velvet Infinity were the last band to perform. They came out wearing maroon jackets with white frilly shirts, ala The Kinks Kontroversy cover!!! Started out with "You Really Got Me", with loads of energy. They meant business! Next up was "Sunshine of your Love"; so good for years I thought they were the ones who wrote it and was coming over the airwaves on the 'ol AM dial (don't forget I was 7 and impressionable). They finished with "Purple Haze" - the kids went wild!!! The Velvet Infinity got the loudest ovation by far, and of course they won! A place in time I will never forget. Thanks Tito and Velvet Infinity!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-58080938074852604072013-09-16T23:19:56.443-05:002013-09-16T23:19:56.443-05:00Just read in the Kokomo Tribune that Mike Shepherd...Just read in the Kokomo Tribune that Mike Shepherd passed away this week. I graduated in 1973 from Kokomo High School and I remember this band very well. I graduated with Robert Salinas sister Eva and Rex Cruea's sister Debbie. Glad to see this tribute to a great band!<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401854584232319742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-23050273216437687282013-07-29T14:27:53.833-05:002013-07-29T14:27:53.833-05:00Wow! I remember when Velvet Infinity played at the...Wow! I remember when Velvet Infinity played at the pavilion in my old neighborhood of Indian Heights in Kokomo. I was not quite a teenager but really dug the band. The one original song I seem to recall was entitled "Benefits of Society" or something along those lines. Also recall announcements that a record deal was in the works. Did that ever happen? Talk about your flashback!littlewolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786355456439435045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-49166120987068564352010-10-09T07:48:03.348-05:002010-10-09T07:48:03.348-05:00The info from Mike and Tito is obviously true, the...The info from Mike and Tito is obviously true, they were there. I remember the band, I was in another Kokomo band at the time called The What. I later became good friends with Mac, Mike and Rex. Sometime after this pic was taken Mac had the Les Paul painted with flowers; psychadelic daisies and stuff. Later photos might have Mike playing a black Les Paul. Those were the first 2 Les Pauls I'd ever seen.Jeff Ludewignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-17818780665791778152010-05-23T17:14:39.651-05:002010-05-23T17:14:39.651-05:00Hello, this is Robert "Tito" Salinas, I ...Hello, this is Robert "Tito" Salinas, I was the lead singer in the band the Velvet Infinity. I still live in my home town of Kokomo, IN as does Mike Shepherd and Mike Milligan. <br /><br />The band started in 1966 or 1967 with the 3 of us, all from the same neighborhood. We soon realized we needed a bass player and a lead guitar player, Rex joined the band and Mike soon after.<br /><br />My thanks to you Kevin for your interest in the band. It's nice to know even after so many years there are still those who remember us. The friendships I formed in those early years are still very valuable to me. <br /><br />Matt & Maggie, I hope all is well with you. <br /><br />Thank you again, <br />Bob "Tito" Salinasclazarnashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06318345984078963559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-38209584901892947762010-05-23T17:14:39.652-05:002010-05-23T17:14:39.652-05:00Hello, this is Robert "Tito" Salinas, I ...Hello, this is Robert "Tito" Salinas, I was the lead singer in the band the Velvet Infinity. I still live in my home town of Kokomo, IN as does Mike Shepherd and Mike Milligan. <br /><br />The band started in 1966 or 1967 with the 3 of us, all from the same neighborhood. We soon realized we needed a bass player and a lead guitar player, Rex joined the band and Mike soon after.<br /><br />My thanks to you Kevin for your interest in the band. It's nice to know even after so many years there are still those who remember us. The friendships I formed in those early years are still very valuable to me. <br /><br />Matt & Maggie, I hope all is well with you. <br /><br />Thank you again, <br />Bob "Tito" Salinasclazarnashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06318345984078963559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-35084330985239604712009-05-22T14:00:43.292-05:002009-05-22T14:00:43.292-05:00Where was Mac put to rest if I might ask?Where was Mac put to rest if I might ask?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-20494501003147449842009-05-22T14:00:04.161-05:002009-05-22T14:00:04.161-05:00Where was Mac put to rest if I might ask?Where was Mac put to rest if I might ask?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-34364504954974006692009-02-17T21:28:00.000-06:002009-02-17T21:28:00.000-06:00Welcome Matt! Glad you enjoyed the little tribute ...Welcome Matt! <BR/>Glad you enjoyed the little tribute I did for the Velvet Infinity. Funny, I started out with an unknown (to me) band from a yearbook, and all the pieces fall together. I'm see you appreciate what your dad accomplished, and that's a great honor to him.vinylfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227307671254842820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-85818652828710484542009-02-16T15:24:00.000-06:002009-02-16T15:24:00.000-06:00Wow, this is a shock. Doing a random Google search...Wow, this is a shock. Doing a random Google search on my dad and I find a fun article about his band. I know I'm late on this, but yeah, that's definitely my dad on the far right and I recognize everyone else in that picture.<BR/><BR/>I'm kind of tearing up here as I write this, as hearing my dad's music was a big part of me and my sister growing up, but it's nice to know someone out there remembers. After Bloomington in the 70s, Rex went south to Georgia in the early 80s. He met a woman, settled down, had two kids, played in a few side-bands here and there, and lived until 2001 where he died of cirrhosis of the liver.<BR/><BR/>I'm fairly certain Tito's still in Kokomo and Mac, before his death, went on to do some Gospel music after Roadmaster.<BR/><BR/>Also, I don't know if he'll read this, but: Mr. Milligan, I'd heard a lot about you from my dad before he passed and it's nice to see you still spreading the coolness that was the Velvet Infinity (and even Nebula Spoon! Ha!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-74140595021315832172008-11-12T15:57:00.000-06:002008-11-12T15:57:00.000-06:00yep..that is Mac playing that old les paul goldtop...yep..that is Mac playing that old les paul goldtop, which he let me borrow occasionally while living in Bloomington in the early 70's..Nebula Spoon was a rockin' band...Mac on vocals, big Rex on the bass and wildman Rick on lead guitar..great times..great guysYohohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365986071517310469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-26929549132788822602008-11-07T16:39:00.000-06:002008-11-07T16:39:00.000-06:00Anonymous is right. That is Steve Mcnally, later o...Anonymous is right. That is Steve Mcnally, later of Roadmaster, Mike Shepard on drums, Bob "Tito" Salinas, me Mike Milligan, and Rex Cruea on bass. We all lived in Kokomo. Rex and Mac moved to Bloomington area in the early 70's and played together in Nebula Spoon. Rex and Steve are both deceased. There was another guy named Bill Bird that was in and out of the group. We claimed to be the first psychallic band in Indiana. We had a great time and I still play as well as my sons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-45448908623319346182008-11-06T16:14:00.000-06:002008-11-06T16:14:00.000-06:00Left to rightSteve "Mac" McNally (later of Roadmas...Left to right<BR/><BR/>Steve "Mac" McNally (later of Roadmaster)<BR/>Mike Shepard (drums)<BR/>Bob "Tito" Salinas<BR/>Mike Milligan<BR/>Rex Cruea (bass)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-33927401847579922382008-10-29T21:04:00.000-05:002008-10-29T21:04:00.000-05:00Ooops, my bad, I misspelled John's name. Hiatt it ...Ooops, my bad, I misspelled John's name. Hiatt it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-23292715341989350972008-10-28T20:58:00.000-05:002008-10-28T20:58:00.000-05:00Thanks Kevin. The only bands I have notes on for J...Thanks Kevin. The only bands I have notes on for John Hiatt are the "Four Fifth(s)and/or Joe or John Lynch and the Hangmen. I'll pursue it and find out.vinylfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227307671254842820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1230578421281336811.post-14225187406957704512008-10-28T19:34:00.000-05:002008-10-28T19:34:00.000-05:00Although I can't be positive about this, the heavy...Although I can't be positive about this, the heavy set guy on the far right, might just be John Hyatt. Yep, thats what John Hyatt looked like back in the mid-late 60's. He was extremely serious about his music even back then. Next time I saw him, he looked like now, and was writing songs, and recording them from Nashville. That was in the mid to late 70's.<BR/><BR/>I just don't remember what the band was called that he was in, but I do remember Guy Boyd, from her in Indy was in the band with him. If anyone knows Guy, perhaps he can shed some light if that is him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com