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DAVE AND THE DRASTIKS (1972-1974) Dave Beck (lead vocal,congas), Bob Hoknes (lead gtr,vocals), Ed Kucherhan (bass,vocals), Jim Boyko (drums,fiddle,vocals) Drummers consisted of: Jim Boyko, Rick Van Dusen, Howie McGregor, Billy Higby. Manager was Lorne Horning 813 Colony Street, Agent: Northwind Talent (Dave Beck who later sold it to Rob Hodge) Played Saskatoon and towns in SK. Lots of University gigs like Belles Of The Ball (Bessborough) possibly the highest profile Top 40 MOR band of the time. Hoknes in band possibly over a year left for sure by 1975. New Years Eve Gig 1973 audio available

BOB HOKNES TRIO (1971-1972) Bob Hoknes (vocal,guitar) Kent Cadman (Scooter) (drums/vocals lead on Amos Moses) Larry Janzen (bass) Top 40. Benny Charboneau replaced Janzen on bass. Band had a lot of work we went through Music Unlimited Ltd from Regina. Chris Siller booking agent. BC to SK - Vancouver Island, Port Albernie, Grand Prairie, The Pas, Flin Flon, Saskatoon - Jacks. Was the firstband to play Jacks on opening week in 1971. Hoknes traveled with wife Bonney and baby son Terry to Vernon BC in summer 1971. DD Special was their favorite stripper cause she was nice older lady in mid 30's. Janzen was scared of the stripper and refused to play as long as she was on stage Westward Motor Inn in Regina was their first gig. Photograph of the sign billed as Bob Hawkins Trio Played Villa Motor Inn in Lloydminster a couple times - photo available also played Beaver Hotel in North Battleford for Ron Close (president of Hotel association of SK) Also played Melfort SK.

BACKFIRE (1973)
Bob Hoknes (vocals/gtr) / Marty Salloum (vocals/drums) Eddie Kucherhan (vocals/bass) and Rick Stack (bass later on) Murray Schneider (keyboards) Paul Slind (guitar) Jacks and Yips in Saskatoon - possibly only 4 gigs together. Recordings of at least 2 full sets exist. Hoknes sang all but 2 songs in the show