Jim Wilson sent in this flyer for the Rivingtons, the Starfires, the Royal Knights and the Jan-Sirs at the Retail Clerks Auditorium in Buena Park on Friday, October 22, 1965. Jim’s father was in the Royal Knights, whose members also included Steve Werner.
The Rivingtons are famous for “Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow” and the Starfires are probably the group from Downey that had five singles, including “I Never Loved Her” and “No More” on the GI label, and “There’s Still Time” on the Yardbird label.
It’s interesting to see this flyer from Retail-a-Go-Go comes just three weeks after one I have posted for the Mojo Men. These must have been great, fun shows in such a large venue.
If anyone has photos or info about the Royal Knights or the Jan-Sirs please contact me or comment below.
I AM AN ORIGINAL MEMBER OF THE ROYAL KNIGHTS AS SHOWN HERE…I REMBER THIS NIGHT WELL!!!! I WAS THE LEAD GUITAR AND 2ND VOCAL.
Hi Eric – I am Jim’s son (also Jim). Let me know if you want any pictures of your band, because I have several. Also, Steve was trying to find Mark Drawbolt or any info about him, if you know.
-Jim
Hi Jim. My name is Mike Skaug. Your dad and I were best friends in high school, but, we went to school together since 1956. Your Mom on I remain dear friends, as well as your sister. I was actually engaged to Joyce at one point. I have more stories about your Dad and your Aunt than you can imagine. I lived in the back yard for awhile and Jim and I worked together at Catalina Airlines together. Just a tip of the ice berg. I may possess the last picture ever taken of Jim. We always called him, WooWoo.