THE ANNUAL WINTER DANCE PARTYAT THE SURF BALLROOM IN CLEAR LAKE, IOWAPHOTOS FROM THE 2000 EVENTClick on images for full view in separate windows.
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Another memorable concert to end yet another memorable weekend of memories. It's just my humble opinion, but each of the 22 concerts – starting with no. 1 in 1979 – has been the best one in its own way. Some things that stand out:
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1 – The marquee on the Surf. 2 – This pair was among the top 3 in the couples' costume competition at the Friday night sock hop. 3 – The Hatter returns as MC of the Saturday night concert and is seen here with Randy Chesterman, the perennial MC of the Friday night sock hop. 4 – Most of the members of the Fantastic Convertibles. 5 – Gary Lewis, still looking like a kid. 6 – Three members of Rockin' Robyn. Various members of this band backed up the Tokens, the Dixie-Cups and Bopper Jr. 7 and 8 – The Tokens with original member Jay Siegal (at left on photo 7). 9 – The Hatter, about to strip off his outer garment and send it sailing into the crowd. 10 – The Dixie-Cups. 11 and 12 – J. P. Richardson, Jr. (aka Big Bopper Jr.), joined by The Tokens in photo 12. |
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