Part-Time Musicians Blend Real Estate With the Band
Bruno Randles aged 68, a Cedar Rapids real estate salesman, has spent about 30 years in music. Born in Hutchinson Kansas, he toured from 1944 to 1969 with 14‑piece Midwest hotel bands, logged thousands of miles by bus, and later joined Leo Greco’s band before returning to part‑time playing to fit his business. He wonders why others keep performing in smoky bars and country clubs for satisfaction as much as applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno Randles
Devonwood Ave
Randles
Hutchinson
Kaw
Harry James
Cedar Rapids
Leo Greco
Greco
Don Miller
Randies
Bob Hersom
Hersom
Bob Crosby
Oskaloosa
Chicago
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Red Foley
Ted Weems
Pee Wee King
Lawrence Welk
Dan Healy
Healy
Austin
Don Daugherty
Daugherty
Iowa
U.S.S.R
Billboard
California
Sweathog
Origi
Nal
Cedar Rapids Musicians Reflect On Careers And California Dreams
Randles, Hersom, Dan Healy and others recount decades in jazz and rock, quitting full time for family, electronics, or new careers. Healy eyes a last shot at a major label in California, while many others settle for part time gigs and local clubs in Cedar Rapids.
Addicted guitarist Don Daugherty keeps a steady rhythm in Cedar Rapids
Don Daugherty, 34, longtime bassist and original member of the American Legend, recalls near misses with fame in the 1960s and 70s. He later joined Sweathog briefly before returning to Cedar Rapids, where he stays devoted to music with Showboat and other gigs.
Takayama Delights with Little Kyoto Crafts and Jinga Manor
Takayama in the Hida Mountains, nicknamed Little Kyoto, features cross-bar streets and Edo period Jinga manor houses. Tourists explore its architectural charm within Japan Alps National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
UPI
Kyoto
Takayama
Hida Mountains
Japan Alps National Park
Restoration plan for Donon Palace in Paris Marais district
Paris authorities will finance the restoration of Donon Palace near the town hall. The 1618 structure was built by royal palace architect Bonon for Louis VIII and sits at 8 Rue Elzevir in the Marais.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
UPI
Donon
Marais
Bonon
Louis VIII
Rue Elzevir
Kimberly Seeks New Industries to Save City of Diamonds
Kimberly South Africa pumps up a campaign to save the City of Diamonds as diamond mines near closure in about twenty years. Mayor Ron Bauser proposes textiles furniture and motor industries as future bases for the city to diversify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly, South Africa
Kimberly
Diamonds
Ron Bauser
Jepsen Triumph Predicted Before Precincts Reported
ABC claimed accurate prediction of Roger Jepsen beating Dick Clark before any precinct results. Frank Nye sought an explanation from the source. A 1979 license plate form note suggests repeating tomorrow for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Roger Jepsen
Iowa
U. S
Dick Clark
Frank Nye
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dick Hogan
Gazette
Simon and Garfunkle
Austin and Garf
Freeze
Dick and I
Tim Canfield
San Francisco
Garf
Hiawatha
Bob Hersom Sr
Donon Palace
Diamond City
RENTA
Steamex
Peavey
Ist
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Norma's
Operation
Native Talent
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!