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The mission of the Bay County Historical Society is to preserve the history of Bay County and to develop facilities and programs dedicated to the enhancement, enrichment and enjoyment of our community.
 
 
 

 
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BAY CITY'S "LOST BANDS"

By Gary Johnson

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The emergence of The Beatles and the other British Invasion bands prompted the formation of countless young bands in Bay City and in other communities all across the state. Band Canyon and the other teen clubs that sprouted up in Michigan around the same time provided an opportunity for these fledgling groups to play in front of large gatherings of their peers.

Forming a band and then keeping it together were two entirely different chores, however, and many of these young bands faded away almost as quickly as they had come together. The reasons were varied. They included lack of musical ability, getting drafted, going away to college, having a full-time job, girlfriend/boyfriend relationship issues, lack of money, an unexpected pregnancy, an unwillingness to fully commit to the band lifestyle, or the often-cited musical differences. 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
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The Butterfield Memorial Research LibraryHours:
 Appointment only: Monday - Friday at 10am - 12pm
Public Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday at 12-4pm      
  
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Bay County Residents & BCHS Members: FREE

Non-Bay County Residents: $2/person or $5/Family

Ages 0-5 FREE


 
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