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SQUIDD – MYSTIC ILLUSION / HIGH ON THE HILL (Lamp 84)

Posted on May 11, 2012 by indiana45s

One unusual 45 rpm record from Indianapolis that seemingly defies description is Squidd – “Mystic Illusion/High on the Hill” (Lamp 84). An acid rock double-sider of epic proportions, it is the only rock release on Herb Miller’s Lamp records imprint … Continue reading →

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Black Conspirators of Anderson, Indiana

Posted on October 11, 2011 by indiana45s

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Caroline Peyton – “The most exciting musical discovery since the Beatles”

Posted on October 5, 2011 by indiana45s

I recently recovered boxes of memorabilia and rare recordings from my storage unit and I will be sharing these in the coming months. Today, I am sharing a rare promo package that came with early copies of Caroline Peyton’s great … Continue reading →

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Photos of Attica’s Stoned Mace Band!

Posted on August 11, 2011 by indiana45s

Stoned Mace was a great rock and roll band from Attica, Indiana that featured John Mullins on base. He recently provided Indiana45s with this photo taken in June 1972-73 at a place called”The Pot Holes” in Warren County, Indiana shortly … Continue reading →

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Kings of Fuzz: Oscar and the Majestics

Posted on June 28, 2011 by indiana45s

As many of you already know, Oscar and the Majestics cut some of the wildest, toughest, and most fuzzed-out garage 45s to come out of Indiana. Well, more than 45 years after some of his earliest singles, Oscar Hamod is … Continue reading →

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The Return of Jimmie Dale

Posted on March 23, 2011 by indiana45s

Rockabilly fans have known of Jimmie Dale’s epic two-sider “Baby Doll” / “Darlin” (Saber #708) but little was known about Jimmie Dale himself. A limited edition reissue of this famous track comes just in time to rescue Jimmie Dale from … Continue reading →

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Heavy Water

Posted on February 22, 2011 by indiana45s

Heavy Water was a group of high school and post high school friends from Madison, Indiana.  The band performed regularly from mid 1970 till early 1972. Several of the band’s songs were written by Doc Lockridge . Lockridge  had a … Continue reading →

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Misfits of Evansville, Indiana

Posted on December 14, 2010 by indiana45s

Misfits were a garage band from Evansville, Indiana featuring Jeff DeVillez (vocals and writer), William Kneeland,Jr (lead guitar and backing vocals),Dave Ransom (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), David Blythe (drums and percussion), and Steve Gor (bass). The band originally started … Continue reading →

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Lake Tippy Ballroom Poster Special

Posted on October 4, 2010 by indiana45s

Special thanks to John Myer for sending me photos of these cool posters from Tippy Ballroom! It must have been a blast to see some of those back at Lake Tippecanoe.

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Bud Pressner Music & Recording Service

Posted on September 2, 2010 by indiana45s

Indiana’s Bud Pressner owned and operated one of the states most prolific recording studios for more than three decades. Originally located at 718 Washington Street, Gary, Indiana, Bud Pressner Music & Recording Service later moved to Merrillville, Indiana. In addition … Continue reading →

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