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- 1962-05-05
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
The Boys from Tacoma, the fabulous "Wailers." The Tacoma based rock band released their first hit record while still in high school. In 1959, the instrumental "Tall Cool One" hit the national top 10. The 45 was followed by a hit album "The Fabulous Wailers" and the unique Northwest sound of the group became a national favorite. The Wailers were one of the groups directly responsible for the 60's rock explosion in the Northwest. They influenced rock legends Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, George Harrison of the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and were the sound of the Northwest long before Nirvana and grunge rock put Seattle on the map. Pictured left to right are Buck Ormsby (bass, guitar), Richard (Rich) Dangel, drummer Mike Burk, Mark Marush (tenor saxophone) and Kent Morrill (keyboard and lead vocals.) (www.thefabulouswailers.com) Photograph ordered by Lucille Morrill.
Rock groups--Tacoma--1960-1970; Music ensembles--Tacoma--1960-1970; Musicians--Tacoma--1960-1970; Singers--Tacoma--1960-1970; Ormsby, Buck; Dangel, Richard; Burk, Mike; Marush, Mark; Morrill, Kent;