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Tommy Vaughn and the Wonder Valley Boys Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame (1992) Michigan Barn Dance WKNX Saginaw, MI

About The Artist Tommy Vaughn and the Wonder Valley Boys were a popular act in the Michigan area back in the middle 1950s. The band first got together around 1955. They were said to have developed a unique style that led to their earning a reputation as one of Michigan's "...finest show and dance bands." Tommy was also a songwriter. At the time, they were hoping to land a recording contract. A 1956 "Checkin' The Records" column notes that Tommy had released a tune for the Cactus record label. Timeline & Trivia Notes Group Members: Tommy Vaughn, vocals Terry Bethel, steel guitar Chuck Rich, steel guitar Jude Cook, take-off guitar Bill Simerson, bass George Howey, rhythm guitar Russell Waters, drums Credits & Sources Cowboy Songs; No. 49; December 1956; American Folk Publications; Derby, CT Country & Western Jamboree; March 1956; Maher Publications; Chicago, IL