Reader comments: Dance bands still rocking and rolling in Utah County
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Keep on rockin. | 8:43 a.m. May 21, 2008
It is great to read a good story like this. Way to go! Keep on Rockin!
Andrew Martel Anderson | 2:14 p.m. May 21, 2008
Great article. As one who played with Ed Carter in the early 80's, I know what a natural musician he is and I always marveled at the huge repetoire he carried around under his cowboy hat.
However, your story of dance bands in Utah County will only be complete when you tell the story of Wendle and Rexine Eagar (the couple in your last photo).
It was a shock to see them actually dancing because for the last 40 years or so, they have been the ones on the stage providing music for thousands of dancers at thousands of venues throughout Utah County. Wendle played the guitar and sax and Rexine the bass all while raising 12 children. They had a date every weekend as Rexine put it.
Again, thanks for your story.
However, your story of dance bands in Utah County will only be complete when you tell the story of Wendle and Rexine Eagar (the couple in your last photo).
It was a shock to see them actually dancing because for the last 40 years or so, they have been the ones on the stage providing music for thousands of dancers at thousands of venues throughout Utah County. Wendle played the guitar and sax and Rexine the bass all while raising 12 children. They had a date every weekend as Rexine put it.
Again, thanks for your story.
jackie | 11:06 p.m. May 22, 2008
Great Article, when you here good things from a great band from your home town it feels good!! Keep it coming!!
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