Here’s something you don’t see every day – a special performance by two former members of the Kingsmen that never toured together.
The Soul Benders were performing live in Bend, Oregon, and they had two special guests for their show – Jack Ely and Norm Sundholm of the Kingsmen.
Jack Ely was a founding member of the Kingsmen, playing with the band for over 3 years, singing LOUIE LOUIE for their record, and later quitting the band after a business dispute with co-founder Lynn Easton.
Norm Sundholm joined the Kingsmen after Jack and original bassist Bob Nordby left the band. When the band embarked on their first national tour, Norm was the bassist. During these big tours, Norm discovered that the amplifiers used by the band were inadequate, inspiring Norm to work with his brother Conrad Sundholm to develop some high-powered amplifiers, which led to the creation of the Sunn Musical Equipment Company. Eventually, Norm left the band, and devoted more time to his company, which provided amplifiers for the Who, Jimi Hendrix, Buffalo Springfield, Cream, and countless other bands during the 1960s.
Needless to say, Jack and Norm didn’t collaborate on any music as the Kingsmen, as their paths were very different.
Fast forward to the 21st Century, and the two former Kingsmen take the stage as very special guests for the Soul Benders.
If this isn’t worthy of a LOUIE of the Week award, I don’t know what is.
Norm, I haven’t seen you since I was in high school! Looking good, and sounding good too! What a fun time that must have been!
Hey Norm too many years pasted, get a hold of me. U where there for Mom, and took me to the lumber yard in ur Corvett. U were there for me, Thx. A lot of memories, tears down my face. Quarry road, Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Hi Norm,
You probably don’t remember me but I met you at Burk Arrend when you were selling guitars and amps. I remember your cabinets with the Bogen amp I think in the room downstairs. I ended up buying your Bandmaster with the two 12″ Lansings. I used it in our band, The Tempests, for many years. Boy, that was a long time ago.
Regards,
Phil
DO YOU REMEMBER CHICOPEE MASSACHUSETTS AND MOUNTAIN PARK IN HOLYOKE? I BELIEVE IT WAS 1965 AND I MET WITH YOU AT THE CHICOPEE HOTEL RIGHT OFF THE TURNPIKE. WE WERE GOING FOR COFFEE AND THE CHICOPEE POLICE SHOWED UP BECAUSE OF YOUNGER KIDS RUNNING UP AND DOWN THE HALLS. (MY GIRLFRIEND BEV’S BOYFRIEND WAS YOUR LEADIN BAND FOR YOUR MOUNTAIN PARK CONCERT). I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT THAT DAY OFF AND ON – HOPE YOU ARE WELL!
Hmmm… I don’t know if Norm is actually seeing these messages…. but I thank everyone for commenting!
Hey Norm
I havent seen you since high school either! Well MY high school freshman year, not yours. If you want to start to make up for the past, I can send you my student loan account number.
Sincerely.
One of your daughters ( the cool one )