Archive

updated 6/22/08

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Danny & the Juniors

One of the many times the StingRays  were the back up band for Danny & the Juniors.

Dion of Dion & the Belmonts

Dion used Danny's Chantilly Lace phone to joke with the audience.

The Ides of March

As the StingRays played, Jim Peterik talked to Dick Biondi on the air and said the StingRays sounded great.

the late Rob Grill of the Grass Roots

Rob was recovering from a hip injury. Notice the cane. He still came out and took a picture with us.

Joey Dee & the Starliters

The Starliters include Bobby Valli and David Brigati. His band called Joey, "Mr. Dee."

Mitch Ryder of Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels

Mitch took this picture with us while his guitarist played his big solo of the show...

Sonny Geraci & the Outsiders

Sonny got there early and was the most easy going guy on earth - talking with fans and joking with StingRays.

The Guess Who

At the Heart for Hollie benefit. Drummer Garry Peterson played along with Ron backstage on Brown Eyed Girl.

Bob Abrams of the Buckinghams

We waited 10 years for this photo. We opened for the Buckinghams in 1999, but didn't realize that new-fangled internet would catch on.

The Diamonds

Backstage at the historic Arcada Theater in St. Charles, IL. Lucky we were there. The Diamond's keyboard broke, and we just happened to have one!

New Colony Six at Markapaloza

As part of a memorial concert (Markapalooza) honoring StingRay Mark Eskin, who passed away in 2010. who was also a NC6 member.

Peter Rivera

After Classic Rock All-Stars show. Drummer & lead vocalist with Rare Earth. We’d love to perform, “Get Ready,” but there's only one voice like Peter Rivera’s.

'Lil Tommy Edwards

Tommy Edwards was an outstanding DJ at the annual WRLL Rock & Roll Show at the Willowbrook Ballroom.

Dick Biondi

We went to see the Boxtops and Badfinger and ran into our old friend Dick Biondi.

Scott MacKay

Scott MacKay of WDRV, 95.9 the River, dropped by Chambers and sang Little Sister with us.

the Grass Roots

And here's the rest of the Grass Roots.

Classic Rock All Stars

The late Dennis Noda is the former leader of Cannibal and the Headhunters. This was after a band outing. We really wanted this photo because we play Land of 1000 Dances

Herman's Hermits

Frank & Ron run into Vance Brescia, lead guitarist for Peter Noone & Herman's Hermits after a band outing. The StingRays play lots of Herman's Hermits.

Eric of American English

We've shared the stage with American English half a dozen times -- from Romeoville to Bensenville to Woodstock to LITH.

Ronnie Rice

Ronnie Rice & BeatleMark dropped by Chambers to relax after the New Colony Six was inducted into their high school's Hall of Fame. We dedicated I will Always Think About you to him -- after permission of course.

Bobby Rex

Bobby Rex -- complete with Russian accent as Chekov (the Star Trek Beatle) at  our 2013 Halloween Show. Moonlight Cocktail's Joe Smith is Scottie on drums.

Tony Napolitano

Tony rocked the crowd at Manhattan's. He's also is the drummer for the Crown Vics

Mike Uva

Mike debuted on the oldies scene in 2013 playing both with the StingRays and the Meteors in the Summer of 2013. Still a Meteor, he still puts together a show with his own Mike Uva's New Image Band when called upon.

Nick Avello

Nick is a longtime friend of the StingRays playing with them at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, IL, and benefits like the Wounded Warrior Project.

Drew Roberts

Drew is one of our many "fifth" StingRays playing a great part of 2010 with us. A killer on the 12-sting guitar he'll bring out his six-string with his band the NICHE.

Joe Garcia

Joe Garcia of the New Invaders luckily had his guitar in the car. He's a lefty, and after all these years, this is the first time he's been able to play with us.

Greg Favata

Greg is also another "fifth" StingRay, playing with us much of 2010. When he's not playing with Moonlight Cocktail or the New Colony Six, he's bringing the house down with his version of "the Twist."

Randy Zaccard

Randy of the Meteors brings down the house every time with his version of "New Orleans."

Jay of Jay and the Americans

Jay (with bass player Billy Corston in back) dropped by Mahattan while in town touring.

Dan B. Keys

Dan of the Fairlanes and the and the Einstein and Ernie duo. Lots of great nights with Dan.

Jimmy Herter

StingRays guitarist Dan and New Invaders guitarist Jimmy trade licks as we tear down and they set up.

Sam Mulvey

Sam of the Fairlanes and the  Willies. Sam's rendition of Lucille is not to be missed.

Tom Rycher

Shindig's Tom Rychter at an Indiana festival. The StingRays met through Tom's band, the Heartbeats.

The New Invaders

David Nuccio, Joe Garcia and Jim Herter played with us at Dion & Cathy's  wedding.

Al Wagner

After winning his fabulous StingRays prize, Cavern Beat Drummer Al sits in.

Joe Smith

Moonlight Cocktail Drummer Joe Smith in Niles, IL. Joe has become another 'fifth' StingRay.

Jim Pilster of the Cryan' Shames and Beatlemark of the New Colony Six

The two of them dropped by to relax at one of our favorite clubs, the original Skuddlebutts.

Bob West

Bob sang with the band in his hometown of Palos Hills

Bruce Petrie

In the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, the fabulous Loose Bruce Petrie. Years later, Bruce became one of our "fifth" StingRays playing with us a lot in 2009 and 2010 and even flying to South Dakota with us. He was briefly an official StingRay in 2012

British Export

Jim "Ringo" Martin & the late Beatle Mark sit in. Jim is currently bringing a Beatle sound to Seattle.

The Fairlanes

Sam, Fletch, and  Dan B. Keys join a holiday jam at Rolling Lanes

The Wild Ones

Rick Lindy of The Wild Ones

The Fabulous Murray Brothers

Norm sat in at Rolling Lanes

Mike Kara

Mike Kara interviewing us for his TV Show, Mike Kara Presents. Mike is currently hosting television and radio programs in Florida.

The Niche

Drew & Kent Bredrup; also of the the Bredrup Brothers

Dave "Elvis" Thomas

We're playing Molly Malone's. The Dooley's are upstairs playing Irish music. Suddenly Elvis is in the building.

Ray Paschke

Ray played with Bassist Frank R., back in his early band days -- "Class Act." Ray is currently playing with Full Circle.

Jim McCartney

When Jim's not playing, he's running his own production company - JMC Productions.

Lois "Lu" Segal

of Sister Lu and the Boys, part of Danny's history

Jackie McCarthy

Jackie sings 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' to Vi on the night of Vi's actual Last Call. The St. Charles icon has been paved over.

Screaming Bluedogs

Frank R., playing bass with the Bluedogs -- yes blues.

Screaming Bluedogs

Bass Player Chris Maring reciprocates - not Blues this time.

Wind Gypsys

Ray Klass gave us his Mustang Sally-Gloria medley.

John Novacich

John not only organized the entire Celebrate Shererville Festival, he took time to sit in.

Charles & Company

Both Danny and Frank R., knew Charles in the early 80s, but didn't meet each other until 1998. They also found out they went to the same high school and were both lifeguards -- spooky!

Mark Eskin

The late BeatleMark would razzle-dazzle the crowd by playing all the instruments.

Rick Sauer

Rick is the bass player for the Flavonoids. Rick still has the Rickenbacker bass that StingRays bass player Frank learned to play on. 

Manhattan's

Tim, Carter and Jack Flash. Tim was the drummer before and after Ron in the Heartbeats where the StingRays originally met.

The Meteors

The whole band sat in giving Drummer Ron a chance to dance with his wife.

Chad White

Yes, he's this cool off stage as well. The only time the StingRays have performed House of the Rising Sun.

Jason Tripp

It's Drummer Ron's little boy, Jason.

Rob Roy

Roy does a killer Pretty Woman & often sends us terrific pictures of our shows.

Kenny James

doing his tribute to Buddy Holly in Morris, IL

JPEG

JC Hooke lets drummer Ron play his bongos

Dick Biondi

When Dick interviewed us on the air, Danny was so nervous that after Ron said he played drums, Danny said he played them too.

Warrenville Blues Brothers

Freddie not only sings the Blues Brothers, he can -- and does -- do the cartwheels as well.

the Renditions

Gerry sings his Beach Boys. In the back is Greg, another Rendition.

Kevin Sedlak

Kevin has been a free lance drummer on the scene since he's been about 13. His hair is longer and he's taller now.

BagShot Row

Drummer Gerard. We're still waiting for guitarist Gary to join this page

BagShot Row

Jon Ohse -- Gary, we're STILL waiting

Echoes of Time

Glen from the Echoes of Time sits in.

Tony Bicek - the Meteors

Besides being a great singer, Tony is a hilarious storyteller..

Michelle Denotter

Keyboardist Michelle is the only female instrumentalist to play with the StingRays.

the late Danny Campos

We'd go see Danny & the Twisters at Miss Dotti's back when we first formed the StingRays.

Scott Hendrix

Scott not only played well, he had the best head of hair of any musician we've ever played with.

Gigolo Johnny

We'd run into Johnny a lot in those days, including riding together in the Elmwood Park Parade.

Ben Olson

At the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee -- Ben showed up wearing the matching shirt!

Tim

In Elmwood Park. Dancing Dennis & Dancing Sue performed as dancers with us that night

Margaritaville Singers

Scott & one of the many incarnations of the Margaritaville Singers

The DanZman

Taste of Glen Ellyn

opening for Jamestown Massacre. We found out that day that Ron went to Middle School with the keyboard player.

the late Mark Eskin

Our very good friend Mark Eskin -- a member of the New Colony Six who also became a StingRay. Sadly, Mark passed away in 2010. We miss him greatly.

Jim Pilster of the CryanShames

Jim used to drop by one of our favorite clubs -- the old Skuddlebutts in Downers Grove. Ron has even played his bongos.

Billy Corston of Jay and the Americans

Billy was in town between trips to New York to rehearse and tour with Jay and the Americans.