The Silhouettes were a garage rock band from the mid 60’s out of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. We played many small gigs throughout northeast Wisconsin.The original members were Bob Rutkowski lead guitar, Genyk Okolowitz rhythm, Tim Shimberg bass and John Krizenesky drums. We never cut a record, but had a great time playing as a fill in band for larger big town groups at the Sheboygan Armory gigs, and many battle of the bands and small town dances.
I have not seen Tim since High school, John still lives in Sheboygan as far as I know. Genyk was killed in an auto accident right after high school. I am now living in Shawano, Wisconsin, and still enjoy watching live groups.Bob Rutkowski, August 2009
Bob, thanks for sharing the story. I grew up in Sheboygan, but came along a little later in the ’60s. Were you north siders or south siders? I remember a garage band on my block.
Hello Jeff, We all went to south high Bob
Gary E. Myers / MusicGem
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Hi Bob, I’m the author of 2 books covering recorded WI bands of the 50’s & 60’s, and I know a guy in Sheboygan who’s been compiling info on local bands, whether or not they recorded. If you’d like to contact him, please email me at gem777@earthlink.net .
Hi Bob – The group looks familiar. Did you guys ever play any of the CYO friday nights at St. Pete’s?
Hi Wayne, We did play at St. Pete’s, and many of ymca and school dances in Sheboygan.