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Butch Vig's Drum Set

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Butch Vig performing as part of the band Spooner. Madison, Wisconsin artist Dennis Nechvatel painted the bass drum head and the backdrop.

Date Created:
1984

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Date Created 1984

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Collection Information

Call Number 1201000306

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014DQL
Legacy ID
WHi 96530

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Butch Vig's Drum Kit

Butch Vig's Drum Kit

1984

Butch Vig performing as part of the band Spooner. Madison, Wisconsin artist Dennis Nechvatel painted the bass drum head and the backdrop.

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Spooner Performs at Headliners

Spooner Performs at Headliners

1982

The band Spooner performs at Headliners nightclub on University Avenue. Band members included Butch Vig (drums), Duke Erikson (guitar), Dave Benton (guitar), Jeff Walker (keyboard), and Joel Tapper...

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Spooner Playing at MadCity Music Festival

Spooner Playing at MadCity Music Festival

1976

View from above and behind the stage as the band, Spooner, performs at the MadCity Music Festival held at Olin Park, Madison, Wisconsin. Band members included Butch Vig (drums), Duke Erikson (keybo...

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Spooner

Spooner

Promotional photograph of the band Spooner. From left: Butch Vig holding a Miller Beer bottle, Dave Benton with a guitar, Jeff Waler, Doug Erickson with a guitar, and Joel Tappero with a bass guitar.

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South Side Band

South Side Band

circa 1930

Group portrait of the South Side Band posing outdoors with their instruments. The name of the band is printed on the bass drum on the right. Some of the names of the men and women are written on th...

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Wheezer Lockinger Performing on Stage

Wheezer Lockinger Performing on Stage

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David "Colonel" Leis (guitar), Steve Ungs (bass), and Roger Wylie (drums), of the band Wheezer Lockinger perform at the Sound Storm music festival.

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