Cimmeron Show Review
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The Cimmeron Show Review was originally a 1960s Revival Band originating in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
, USA in 1972. The group consisted of four University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
students, Phil Barry, Scott Nelson, Jeff Kannenberg , and R.B.Smith. When they first started, the idea of the band was to make some extra money while they were in school. That plan included disbanding the group at graduation, which they did in the summer of 1973. After some consideration and a closer look at the success that they had, it occurred that they had done very well and made a good living doing it . R.B. Smith and Phil Barry returned to Oshkosh from New York and Chicago, respectively, and reformed the band in the spring of 1974. Cimmeron was a well rehearsed band with multiple costume changes and a well choreographed stage show. Perhaps they were best known for their strong vocals and their ability to do the complex harmonies. The fact that they were all good singers, they could recreate the vocals of Beach Boys and the Four Seasons. They used this formula to get the band started, and for many years to follow. With some creative marketing, they became a headliner band in a very short period of time. They had a large fan base and enjoyed considerable popularity in the Midwest from 1972 through 1979. Although there were brief stints by Bass Players Larry Wolf and Bobby Way, the majority of their 9 year run consisted of Phil Barry , R.B.Smith, Scott Nelson, and Jeff Kannenberg. Cimmeron released two 45 RPM singles in the years 1975 and 1976. They were "See Me Through" and "We Can Fly (Pass An Apple)" respectively. Greentree Records, Namesake Music, BMI
. "See Me Through" made 13 play lists and "We Can Fly (Pass An Apple)" made 17 play lists Ref: Radio & Records
1975 and 1976
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 62,916 people, 24,082 households, and 13,654 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,662.2 people per square mile . There were 25,420 housing units at an average density of 1,075.6 per square mile...
, USA in 1972. The group consisted of four University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public university in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers both bachelor and master degrees...
students, Phil Barry, Scott Nelson, Jeff Kannenberg , and R.B.Smith. When they first started, the idea of the band was to make some extra money while they were in school. That plan included disbanding the group at graduation, which they did in the summer of 1973. After some consideration and a closer look at the success that they had, it occurred that they had done very well and made a good living doing it . R.B. Smith and Phil Barry returned to Oshkosh from New York and Chicago, respectively, and reformed the band in the spring of 1974. Cimmeron was a well rehearsed band with multiple costume changes and a well choreographed stage show. Perhaps they were best known for their strong vocals and their ability to do the complex harmonies. The fact that they were all good singers, they could recreate the vocals of Beach Boys and the Four Seasons. They used this formula to get the band started, and for many years to follow. With some creative marketing, they became a headliner band in a very short period of time. They had a large fan base and enjoyed considerable popularity in the Midwest from 1972 through 1979. Although there were brief stints by Bass Players Larry Wolf and Bobby Way, the majority of their 9 year run consisted of Phil Barry , R.B.Smith, Scott Nelson, and Jeff Kannenberg. Cimmeron released two 45 RPM singles in the years 1975 and 1976. They were "See Me Through" and "We Can Fly (Pass An Apple)" respectively. Greentree Records, Namesake Music, BMI
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Broadcast Music, Inc. is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed...
. "See Me Through" made 13 play lists and "We Can Fly (Pass An Apple)" made 17 play lists Ref: Radio & Records
Radio & Records
Radio & Records was a trade publication providing news and airplay information for the radio and music industries. It originally started out as an independent trade from 1973 to 2006 until VNU Media took over in 2006, up until its final issue in 2009.-History:The company was founded in 1973 and...
1975 and 1976
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Band members
- Phil Barry – Lead vocals, Lead Guitar,
- R.B. Smith – Lead vocals, Guitar, Keys,
- Jeff Kannenberg – Lead vocals, Drums
- Scott Nelson – Lead vocals, Bass Guitar
External links
- Music of WisconsinMusic of WisconsinWisconsin was settled largely by European immigrants in the late 19th century. This immigration led to the popularization of galops, schottisches, waltzes, and, especially, polkas...
- The Wayouts
- Namesake Music
- Old Blue
- 14 West Guitars
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