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The Aardvarks

 

 

 

Mike Newman /Lead Guitars, Vocals

Jean Burman /Rhythm Guitar, Keys, Flute, Vocals

Mike Wee /Bass, Vocals

Skip Daley /Drums

   

Jean

Mike N.

                                             

                                      

Listen to : The Aardvarks:

Subconscious Train of Thought

Arch Records

    

Skip

Mike W.

                                          

 

I guess this is how he came to be known as "Naked Mike"

 

 

 

A note from a fan, Roger Jones:

Hi...my name is Roger Jones and I was a fan of the Aardvarks. I lived in Lawrenceville, Il. which is due east of St. Louis on Rt. 50 near the Indiana state line. I first met the band through their manager, who’s name escapes me and was very kind to us, who worked as a salesman at the Ludwig Music Store in downtown St. Louis. I recall seeing the band only once but really dug their sound and look. Mike Wee made a big impression on me as did Mike Newman. I remember being very impressed with them doing “Strawberry Fields Forever”.

 

 

 

In the wonderful 60's it was totally common for local cover bands to open shows for national acts!

 

Mike and Jean at Aardvarks reunion!

 

Originally named DAR-TELS

 

 

 

If you have any info about or photos or recordings of this band, PLEASE email me at: greg@dejawho.com

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