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I began to
play with (Urbin Salamin Band), on February until December 1968. During
these 10 months I suffered from
this new night life, which required not only to be to a different places,
clubs, city's every month, but also sometime I had to travel, either
in train or driving
more than 12 hours to reach
the city where we were supposed to play the same day.
In addition Urbin Salamin (the band Leader) demanded that the band do a
lot of practices everyday and it was very exhausting for me.
Although my new situation in the music business, I wasn't ready to give
up because only thinking of my ex-job in the construction in Cannes, I
felt lucky to be at that time with a band, which changed my life for
good.
Urbin Salamin, Michel, William and George (68)
THE HIT BOYS
We Played February, June, & November 1969
"At the Grillon Geneva"
In March 1969 we played at the very well known ski station, "Crans-Montana"
International place known for it's Curling Game, and world ski competition.
Hit Boy's On Stage
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After a 10 months tour
with the band that I was with since February 1968, finally I found a new band,
with which I will play for the next 12 months all over
"Europe", "The Hit Boys".
This bandwas very known in Europe. It was composed with
Noel Longchamp band leader playing (Bass, Lead Vocal), Pierre Chave (Keyboarder
& Singer), Bernard Lefoulon (Guitar and Vocal), Alain Michou
(Saxophone), and Alan Renaglia (Drums and Background Vocal). The
"Hit Boys" had not only a great repertory, but also a
1 hour show which was
presented as (Miss Ninette) who was myself disguised as a woman
with a short skirt, high hills red sox and as breast! (2 Apples) in a bra.
(Sorry no Pictures available)
Le Grillon
Night Club in Geneva
In April 1969 we had the
opportunity to play in a very good club, where all the best band at that
time played. This Club named "Bagatelle" and was located in
the historical city of Lausanne (Switzerland)
Alan New
Look again
The Hit Boy's posing for their new News Paper add, which appeared in
(Le
Journal "La Suisse").
"La Tribune de Geneve" (News Paper)
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An other very good winter ski station is "Villars s/Ollon"
(Wallis). It's a
very nice small town, which is surrounded by high mountains and has a
view of the Leman Lake known as the "Lake of Geneva".
We were playing
there in Dec.1969.
The Crew and Band of "The Sporting"
Villar s/Ollon
I ended my music relationship with the Band "Hit Boy's" in December 1969 like
every relationship end. The band fell a part and all the musicians went
to their own way. Some quitted, others continued in the music business
As the musicians environment was changing very drastically view
the beginning of the disco music and the cost of bands which was
higher than hire a Disc Jockey, I decided to continue my way as musician
being in it only for two years. As I said above, I wasn't ready to go back
to work all day in the construction again. It
was a good decision because the future reserved me a lot of good surprises!
PIT FARMER BAND
Magnus (Bass), Peter (Trumpet),Renato (Sax)
Alan (Drums) and Pit Farmer (Band Leader)
Magnus, Renato, Pit Farmer, Peter & William
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Back in Switzerland I
wanted (I don't know the reason) to play with an other band and playing
a different kind of Music.
I came to know that a very good band was looking for a drummer and it
was playing in the most and best place in Switzerland at that time
called "Hazy Land" which was the "Nick Name for Hazy
Osterwald a well known band leader and composer.
I was really enthusiastic to have this opportunity and went play with a
band named
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This band had a
great management agency, which keep it very
busy, touring the all year around Europe.
We Played In Sierre (Wallis County of the
best Swiss Wine) at the night club & dancing "Locanda" May
1969.
"Hit
Boy's" with New Musicians
September 1969 London. We had the opportunity to flight to England for a
two days gigs at "The Revolution" in London. It was great but short. I heard
a few year later that this club burned just after four month of our gig there.
Was the band to hot?
Piccadilly Circus 1969
1969:
This portrait was design by an artist, who had his
job in one of the most special and beautiful restaurant in London.
Special because not only it had many artist who was going there but also a stage
not to play music, but to allow woman customers to go on stage and be
painted either (NUDE) or with lingerie if they wanted.
That night I was very focus to look at this special and unique place,
which unfortunately, I forgot the name!.
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