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"The Rhode Runners" Don Mangus - Voc/Guitar Frank Gilb - Lead Guitar Jerry Hanna - Voc/Bass Billy Riley - Percussion, Fred Boone - Voc/guitar Other Members *Randy Chapman - Voc/Guitar Shirley Cook - Vocals /Tambourine J. Heath, T. Heath Sax & Bass Guitar |
Don has performed with and met many outstanding musicians in his lifetime. Here are a list of some of Don's favorite Memories. Tony And The Bandits ( I am always looking for pics of the band.) The Chosen Lot (Tony Brazis) Ivan & The Sabers (Ivan Browne), "Darrell Marcum of 100 Proof" /Ramblin Ridge Boys The Lemon Pipers , Frank Gilb "Sterling" of "Jumpstreet" & Rhode Runners My First Band "The Rhode Runners" 64, The Casinos The Beatles (Cincinnati Gardens) 1965, The Rolling Stones,The Uptown Express, Magic Moments - Band, Montage' The Band, The Little T-Birds, Mild 2 Wild Band, The Bandits - Band, PeteMoss and The Fun Guys (Mangus/West), WildFire, Brett Howland of W.A.S.P., The Buckinghams, Johnny Rivers Carl Gardner Of The Coasters, Tommy Roe, Herman's Hermits, Steppinwolf, Jay Siegel Of The Tokens, Stan Helton Of The Cascades, Three Dog Night The Beach Boys, Davy Jones ( The Monkees), Gary Puckett ( The Union Gap) The Loving Spoonful, Jan & Dean, Mike Pinera (Iron Butterfly), Peter Rivera of Rare Earth, The Rolling Stones, Terry Knight and The Pack, Lonnie Mack, Carl Edmunson ALABAMA The Band , Steve Sanders Of The Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers, Lou Christie, BJ Thomas, Billy Joe Royal, Leslie Gore, Micheal Twitty ( Conway's Son), Tre Twitty ( Conway's Grandson), Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, Kenny Chesney, Kenny Hatfield of The High Country Band, Ray Peterson, Joey Dee & The Starliters, Dickey Lee, Bowzer ( Sha Na Na ) The Shawdows of The Night, Mindy McCready, Roy Rogers, Tommy Mara's The Crests Ron Casella (The Saints), Tommy Ronca (The Chapparones) , Joe West of Columbus , Ohio, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, |
" Road Runner Baby" Released On the new Rhode Runners Revisted 1964-67 Album in the Summer on Mild 2 Wild Label. Frank and I are working on a new song for the Album! If we can locate Billy, Fred and Jerry we will have a reunion concert and cd release at the same time....Help us find them! (update) Album is available! Has won Album of The year 2006 Florida Country Music Awards. |
Don 1967 |
"Phantom Freighter" '65 "Mrs. Mary Jane" ' 65 "Road Runner Baby" '65 " I love You Truly" '66 |
The Rhode Runners 2007 Don Mangus / Guitar/ Vocals /Direction Frank Gilb / Songwriter/Guitarist Don Riddle/Studio Music Engineer/Bass |
Don Mangus History of Music The Rhode Runners 1964-67 (manager- Tony and The Bandits 1965-66) Ramblin Ridge Boys 1968-69 (with Darrell Marcum) Don Mangus (Lawrence) - 1973-90 The Little T-Birds 1991-95 (limited) Mild 2 Wild Band 1995-96 (limited) The Katz (azz) 1996 (limited) Deaf Heifer Band - 1997-2003 (limited Montage" The Band - 2003-2006(Limited) The Uptown Express 2003-06 (limited) The Rhode Runners 2006 - Current Revisted and reformed. (limited) Limited because - Disabled health Present - Medical Retired from The U.S. Army I have enjoyed doing studio work when ever available for several other musicians and co-writting songs for the past 40 years I have played in the dirt, toiled in the war, loved and been loved. I have raised children here on earth and tried my best to survive and communicate with humanity. When it's all said and done I hope I didn't fail anyone and dwell in Heaven with my wife, relatives and long lost friends. Wish me Luck! |
Sunday October 1st, Florida State Awards Ceremony Yo Frank! We bagged a big one...Ha ha ah |
Studio Music War Historian |
Bob "Dude" Dudak (Bass) Has been located in Texas Playing with: 7 Days Blues Band. Good to hear from you "Dude". Thanks John Cortez for hooking us up again. Hobie Smith (drums) Oxford, OH Bill Bartlett? (Lead Guitar) Not sure he is really interested anymore according to Steve Walmsley. Bill plays occasionally in Oxford, Ohio. Good Luck to You Bill. Miss you, my old friend. |
trying to locate ; Billy Riley, Jerry Hanna , Fred Boone and Shirley Cook... Email me ... |
Tony and The Bandits |
Don Mangus was the advertising manager for Tony and The Bandits 1965-66. He set up their business cards and printed advertising during their battle of the bands in the tri-state area wich resulted in them winning over all and making a National appearance on SHINDIG in 1965. The Band Broke up and regrouped without Tony and renamed themselves The Lemon Pipers. Don Still keeps in Touch with Both Tony and The Lead singer of The Lemon Pipers Ivan Browne who now resides in California and Tony In New Mexico. |
Tony performed for the Summer Of Love Reunion Concert In Cincinnati August 18, 2007 and Aug. 16, 2008 at the Starlite Ballroom at Old Coney along with The Lemon Pipers, Haymarket Riot, The New Lime and Sacred Mushroom along with Stan Hertzman and Rocky Schott. We had a lot of fun and laughs over dinner night before concert with Hobie Smith former drummer for Tony and The Bandits. The highlight of the night was seeing Tony up on stage with his daughter Valerie preforming together. Other moments was meeting Hobie's Son and wife along with Rick Martin from Oxford,Ohio as well. It was great to see Bob Nave and Steve Walmsley performing with their own bnads and as The Lemon Pipers. Steve Helwig put on a great show with his band Haymarket Riot. We all enjoyed the program Steve H. ! Special guests at our VIP tables was Chuck Barkley/and Sue, Dave Carson and his wife. Tony Brazis and his wife and daughter. Thanks everyone for a great time after 40 years. Some photos below.... |
Tony Brazis , Hobie Smith and Don Mangus in Cincinnati Aug 17, 2007 |
Tony & Don Aug. 16, 2008 |
Pictures of Don and friends Keep scrolling down.... |
"The Uptown Express" |
Mild 2 Wild Entertanment Specializes in providing music and entertainment for Car Shows / Cruise-In's and Military Vehicle Shows in Eastern Tennessee. Contact - Denise Mangus |
Kraig Kenning & Don Mangus Punta Gorda 2009 |