tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post2592970683635008725..comments2024-03-05T07:03:57.707-05:00Comments on Rock n Roll Graffiti: Rhythm Rockers hit right noteSteve Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14944900666172771578noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-21953160242456326182013-04-30T08:29:52.845-04:002013-04-30T08:29:52.845-04:00Very nice article. I was fortunate to know Dick a...Very nice article. I was fortunate to know Dick as an excellent softball player. I played on the Casino Bar team in the 70's with Dick. He was a man of many talents. Al SunneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-19631349350281043462013-02-07T17:48:39.759-05:002013-02-07T17:48:39.759-05:00I know Dicks sons, played with Brian many gigs. Di...I know Dicks sons, played with Brian many gigs. Dick was responsible for getting my sons club foot repaired via the Shriners. Good people all the way around...sweet article and love the songs! -Mike HauswirthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-6878270268453736052012-12-04T01:50:15.508-05:002012-12-04T01:50:15.508-05:00Great Band!! Great Music!! with love, bpGreat Band!! Great Music!! with love, bpbrian s patananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-2140923863990035702012-12-04T01:47:32.803-05:002012-12-04T01:47:32.803-05:00Great Band!! Great tunes!!! Miss you Dad!! bpGreat Band!! Great tunes!!! Miss you Dad!! bpbrian s patananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-71445111825739624872012-02-04T22:58:44.695-05:002012-02-04T22:58:44.695-05:00I knew the Patana "Boys" way back from A...I knew the Patana "Boys" way back from Alston days. Interesting to read some of their history being Rythum Rockers. Anita (Saari) Gavin of De Kalb, Illinois.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-12533327568058029502011-07-29T21:32:10.431-04:002011-07-29T21:32:10.431-04:00I knew both Dick and John Patana in the early 60&#...I knew both Dick and John Patana in the early 60's. In addition to the band, they both worked as construction workers building the Republic Mine. I was a huge fan, and started playing with Clark Sullivan with little group called "The Legends". we played a dance in the Republic gym, and both Dick and John showed up to check us out. Their approval meant a lot to both Clark and me. I think of Dick still and wish he was still around. I can remember John playing bass on an accordian, because he didn't have a bass guitar. Dick thought it looked too lame for a rock band, and John got a bass guitar finally.Linn Campbellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-33413785741061774052011-04-30T15:58:16.133-04:002011-04-30T15:58:16.133-04:00I wish I was around to hear these guys! I listen t...I wish I was around to hear these guys! I listen to "Bad News" on the sidebar player thing on the right. It was amazing! Dose anyone know where I can find more of there music? I must have it!Johnnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-9426974905351222782010-08-21T10:06:45.773-04:002010-08-21T10:06:45.773-04:00This was fun for me to see the pic of my sister-in...This was fun for me to see the pic of my sister-in-laws with the band and to hear the music. They were really good! Eva has shared her memories of singing with the band with me and this made it all so real. There Dad wouldn't let them go on the road with the guys.... protective.Kay McIntyrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-42225052833654760052010-08-20T22:26:20.536-04:002010-08-20T22:26:20.536-04:00Although I only knew Dick for a short time (about ...Although I only knew Dick for a short time (about six years), I really respected his talent. He was a true musician and entertainer. I'm glad to have had the chance to be on stage with him as part of the Weekend Cowboy Band. The memories will always be among my favorites. I hope to play with Dick again some day in heaven.<br /><br />Thanks for posting this story about a truly amazing man.<br /><br />Randy Bell<br />Aura, MIUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15446667074770769257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-37460773727094689222010-08-19T19:46:19.196-04:002010-08-19T19:46:19.196-04:00Thanks, Barb, for sending this! Oh, do I remember...Thanks, Barb, for sending this! Oh, do I remember the Rhythm Rockers and the dances in the town hall and Henry's skating rink. They and the Vigilantes were awesome! How special it was when one of the guys, usually Johnny, would come down and dance with us girls!!! Mike was not in the band then, but I remember him from Twin Lakes :>). We have spoken of the RR so many times, for they could surely put on a show for Ontonagon, Rockland, and Mass City!<br /><br />Wanda Maxfield EricksonWanda Ericksonhttp://wjerickso3@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-20633267944820234672010-01-08T20:09:56.919-05:002010-01-08T20:09:56.919-05:00I definatley had a tear in my eye looking at this ...I definatley had a tear in my eye looking at this Kevin Patana : ) I knew The Rhythm Rockers were something special. I just didn't realize how special it was to grow up with such greatness. I love looking at the pictures!! I sure do miss Uncle Dick. He was amazing.Beth (Patana) Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00143163468182104828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-2644045721521431522010-01-06T17:45:40.384-05:002010-01-06T17:45:40.384-05:00These are great memories.. Those Baraga /Alston fo...These are great memories.. Those Baraga /Alston folks are the best..'been married to one for 51 years.. <br /><br />I recall a time in the 60's when the RR were playing a wedding reception at Marquette's NORTHWOODS SUPPER CLUB..I was 'giggin' piano/vocals in the lounge..'got to do a couple vocals while on break with these fine guys....I'll never forget it.. :)<br /><br />Sincerely and Musically.. <br />Ruth Hill of Alabama ..Ruth Hillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-74688811485890567922010-01-05T21:14:04.021-05:002010-01-05T21:14:04.021-05:00What a pleasure to read the article and enjoy the ...What a pleasure to read the article and enjoy the band pictures. The musical days with the Rhythm Rockers are among the most treasured memories of my life. From cutting class and singing in a little band room at Baraga High School, learning to be a Rhythm Rocker in Patana's "garage", the many gigs with the band, to entertaining at our class reunions will be with me forever.<br />Tom HiltunenTom Hiltunennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-25412300508273064602010-01-05T12:32:05.461-05:002010-01-05T12:32:05.461-05:00As the little brother of Tom Hiltunen I remember g...As the little brother of Tom Hiltunen I remember going to listen to the boys rehearse at the Patana's in Alston. I can remember them also rehearsing at our place in Alston.Because of brother Tom's and the band's influence I got into music myself. Great article!!Dave Hiltunennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-60535717364751940422009-07-18T01:30:53.026-04:002009-07-18T01:30:53.026-04:00Got to know Dick and Sandi in Florida...such a gre...Got to know Dick and Sandi in Florida...such a great loss! Great to know "the rest of the story"....I'm sure that there's more! Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-15243635994581212782009-07-15T18:31:25.546-04:002009-07-15T18:31:25.546-04:00wow! what a great story! I had some idea of their ...wow! what a great story! I had some idea of their prowess on the music scene but not to this extent. It put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye.<br /><br />Kevin Patana<br />HoughtonKevin Patananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27656403.post-8947168651353955202009-07-14T11:09:07.470-04:002009-07-14T11:09:07.470-04:00Great Pics!!! Put a smile on my face thanks..........Great Pics!!! Put a smile on my face thanks........Mike Patana In North CarolinaMike Patananoreply@blogger.com