The Marc IV of Fort Thomas, Kentucky got a profile in the Enquirer on January 28, 1967. Members were:
Mike Reilly – lead singer and bass
Rick Schmidt – organ
Ken Steggeman – drums
Steve Schiller – lead guitar
The news clipping says the group “banded together six months ago … have appeared at Granny’s, WSAI hops, school dances and every Sunday afternoon at the Avenue Club in Bellevue, Kentucky.”
I’ve also found an ad for the group from June of ’67 for an appearance at Capt. Al’s Ballroom in the Trolley Tavern at Anderson Fery Road with the Rambunctions.
Although the article continues “the boys have copyrighted several songs and plan to record them this spring in Lexington”, so far I haven’t found any record or copyrights by the group.
Neat site. You’ve spent huge time and dedication to gathering the content and posting it all. I see many names of groups and musicians I remember. If our group’s memorabilia has any interest for you, let me know.
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Hi George,
I’m a fan of your record on King! Your website is so extensive I couldn’t do justice to it, but here are some clips I didn’t see on it:
Fort Thomas was also home for the band The Wyngates who released a single on Counterpart Records in 1967.
Back to the subject at hand…mike reilley was the original bass player for Pure Prarie League and played on AMIE and all future albums. Great player.
Anybody remember the band from Fort Thomas named the Renegades, with Reilly, Schiller, Tim Cannon and Gil Goldston?
Thanks
Yup. That was right after the Marc IV.
Mike
Yep, played in the Marc IV with Mike Reilly and Steve Shiller. Also played various times with Danny Morgan and Mike Conner. Looking back wish I had stayed with it.