The Class of '68

About

The Class of '68" is a 1960's rock and roll band that captures the energy and enthusiasm of, what many would consider, the "golden age" of Top 40's greatest hits. Anyone who grew up in Chicago with WLS or WCFL will recognize Class of ’68 standards like "Bend Me, Shape Me"... "The Letter"...and..."Devil With The Blue Dress".

These and many other timeless classics, take the listener on a journey back to a simpler time and place. Those hearing 60’s music for the first time are guaranteed to fall in love with it. Those hearing them for the first time in awhile are guaranteed to fall in love with it all over again. 60’s rock and roll is truly “feel good music for everyone.”

The Class of ’68 has just released its second full length CD and has performed in all sorts of venues from country clubs to summer festivals and everything in between. The band has also been one of a handful of Chicago area bands selected twice in three years to perform at the Suburban Park and Recreation Association annual showcase.

No need to worry about the band’s appearance, they always “dress the part” and use vintage equipment. If you haven’t seen a Vox Super Beatle since the “Fab Four” played Shea Stadium, you won’t be disappointed. The band usually appears in the Abbey Road Beatle jackets, as well as the “Hard Days Night Suit.”

The Class of ’68 has six members, providing a full sound with a wide range of styles that smaller acts simply cannot duplicate. If you are looking for a fun, upbeat, professional band that will appeal to a broad audience, you can’t go wrong with the Class of ’68!

Personnel

Steve Wild: Bass Guitar
Woody Johnson: Synth Guitar, Lead Vocals
Jim Bartholomew: Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
Dave Steffen: Lead Guitar
Brian Secord: Keyboards
Dave Wisniewski: Drummer

What to Expect

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Spooky (Classics IV)
Hungry (Paul Revere and the Raiders)

Bend Me, Shape Me (American Breed)
Never My Love (Association)
Midnight Hour (Wilson Pickett)
Suzy Q (CCR)
Twist and Shout (The Beatles)
Sweet Soul Music (Arthur Conley)
Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding)
Im a Believer (Monkees)


The Letter (Joe Cocker or Boxtops)
So You Want to be a Rock N' Roll Star (Byrds)

Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett)
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You (Monkees)

Get Ready (Rare Earth)
Happy Together (Turtles)

Vehicle (Ides of March)
So You Want to be a Rock N' Roll Star (Byrds)

Knock on Wood (Wilson Pickett)
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You (Monkees)

Devil with the Blue Dress (Mitch Ryder)
Happy Together (Turtles)

Up Around The Bend (CCR)
A Hard Days Night (Beatles)

I Should Have Known Better (Beatles)
Feel a Whole Lot Better (Byrds)

I've Got a Line on You (Spirit)
Domino (Van Morrison)

You Didn't Have to be so Nice (Lovin' Spoonful)
Wild Night (Van Morrison)

Bad Moon Rising (CCR)
Hold On (Sam & Dave)

Kicks (Paul Revere and the Raiders)
Heat Wave (Various)

Gloria (Shadows of Night)
Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)

Under the Boardwalk (Drifters)
634-5789 (Wilson Pickett)

Honky-Tonk Women (Rolling Stones)
Rainy Night in Georgia (Brooke Benton)

Because (Dave Clark Five)
Green River (CCR)

Gimme Lovin (Spencer Davis Group)
Born on the Bayou (CCR)

Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
The Game of Love (Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders)

You Really Got Me (Kinks)
Catch us if You Can (Dave Clark Five)

Born to be Wild (Steppenwolf)
Midnight Confessions (Grass Roots)

My Girl (Temptaions)
I Will Always Think About You (New Colony Six)

Down on the Corner (CCR)
Jumpin' Jack Flash (Rolling Stones)

Green Onions (Booker T and the MG's)
I saw Her Standing There (Beatles)

Under My Thumb (Rolling Stones)
Fortunate Son (CCR)

Sweet Home Chicago (Lonnie Brooks)
Nowhere Man (Beatles)

Good Lovin' (Young Rascals)
Steppin' Stone (Monkees)

Tired of Waiting (Kinks)
Help! (Beatles)

Ain't to Proud to beg (Temptations)
Who Will Stop the Rain (CCR)

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Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bachelor Party, Bachelorette Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Ethnic Celebration, Festival, Fundraiser, Funeral Service, Grand Opening, Launch Party, Private Party, Prom, Religious Celebration, Restaurant, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception

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