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The Texas Tornadoes

About the Group About The Group Back in 1955, you could catch the Texas Tornadoes over channel 15, WICA-TV in Ashtabula, Ohio. Their show was on Sunday evenings. They started their stint with WICA in about 1954. The group's program was said to consist of western tunes and comedy. The band included a husband-wife team of Dave and Irene Stowe, who also were the leaders of the group. Timeline & Trivia Notes Group Members Charley Stafford, trumpet Irene Stowe, accordion Chuck Meade, drums and comdey Dave Stowe, guitar Lee Fuller, rhythm guitar Credits & Sources Country Song Roundup; No. 41; November 1955; American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT