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Mona Lisa Lost her Smile, written by Johnny Cunningham. It was recorded in 1984 by David Allen Coe and by the Original Stoney Ridge Band, March, 2016…. The Stoney Ridge Band is: Terry Wills, Leads Vocals and Guitar - George "Vic" Sharpe, Bass Guitar and Vocals - Dennis Clemons, Drums and Vocals - Jack Shaw, Lead Guitar and Vocals……Mona Lisa Lost her Smile was recorded at the Ridge Studio, Hanna, Indiana 46340

THE STONEY RIDGE BAND BIOGRAPHY

The Stoney Ridge Band was established in the later part of 1988 by Lead Vocalist, Terry Wills and Bassist, George”Vic” Sharpe. A collaboration was made with Vic and Terry by two members from the band, “Cross Breed.” Drummer, Ron Spencer and Guitarist, Jack Shaw. Together, they formed a four piece Country band that would entertain for the next 25 years. In those days, you could find the “Ridge Boys” playing at Michigan City’s “Waterford Inn,” “The Back Forty,” in Waratah or many other venues in the LaPorte/Porter County area.
By 1990, an audition tape was approved, allowing Stoney Ridge to compete in the GMC/True Value Country Showdown. They traveled to Indianapolis, representing LaPorte County, in the second phase of the contest, Sharing the stage with RCA recording artist, Jim Ed Brown (Pop A Top Again, Three Bells) and Marty Brown, who would one day be a major contestant in NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Season Eight!
The Years ahead were good to the Stoney Ridge Band and they were able to stay busy, however, by the mid 1990’s, with Ron Spencer retiring from the group, They decided to try something a little different. They renamed themselves, “Stealing Thunder,” and started playing more alternative and "deep cut," Country songs. They added John Jay on Bass and Vic Sharpe Moved over to Steel Guitar. Stealing Thunder had a successful 4 year run, entertaining at Westville’s Pumpkin Festival, the 4th of July, Dogwood Park Festival, in Chesterton, securing a slot at the Popular “Ruthie’s Place,” in Lake Station, IN and other Night Clubs in the area, finally returning to the Country Showdown stage at the Porter County Fair.
With the addition of Dennis Clemons on Drums and Vic Sharpe returning to Bass Guitar, The Stoney Ridge Band is once again a four piece band, as it was in the beginning.
In 2016, The Stoney Ridge Band is looking ahead for many great years to come. Hope to see you soon!

THE STONEY RIDGE BAND IS:
Terry Wills - Lead Vocals, Guitar
George “Vic” Sharpe - Bass Guitar, Vocals
Dennis Clemons - Drums, Vocals
Jack Shaw - Lead Guitar, Vocals