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malthaussen

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27. No, they had other gigs, but photographic evidence is rare.

Reply to 70sEraVet (Reply #5)

Sat Dec 30, 2023, 10:06 AM

Dec 2023

This was during their Japage 3 period. Gigs were few and far between because they had no drummer (or any rhythm section at all: all three played guitar).

This is not actually a "gig," it's a family wedding where the three played as their part of the festivities.

-- Mal

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George John and Paul, 1957, working as wedding singers [View all] Nittersing Dec 2023 OP

Can you imagine being able to say that "they played at my wedding"? flying_wahini Dec 2023 #1

that would be wild ZonkerHarris Dec 2023 #9

Look at those baby faces. zanana1 Dec 2023 #2

Especially Paul and George. ShazzieB Dec 2023 #14

Thanks for posting Bayard Dec 2023 #3

Paul's brother Mike took that picture. Boomerproud Dec 2023 #4

So, their first gig as wedding singers was for Paul's Aunt? 70sEraVet Dec 2023 #5

No, they had other gigs, but photographic evidence is rare. malthaussen Dec 2023 #27

Video?!? moreland01 Dec 2023 #29

There is no video. The pictures were taken by Paul's brother Mike. n/t malthaussen Dec 2023 #30

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Paying their dues for years Warpy Dec 2023 #19

George! DoBotherMe Dec 2023 #20

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