Family Circle

Family Circle

Family Circle pre-dated Legion by a few years, and was born from members of the Bishops, Purple Frail, and New Destination.

This picture, taken in Chris' basement shows Steve House (sax) knitting in a rocking chair in front of a plume of peacock feathers, Chris (trumpet) sitting at the manual pedal Singer sewing machine, Lois Church (Chris' mother) at 9 mo. old in the baby picture, Dick Parsley (organ) holding the broom, Rick Lamb (trombone) seated on the floor holding a model airplane, Terry Hacker (bass) sitting in a barber chair holding a 12-ga. shotgun and displaying his belly button, Thane Rogers (drums) looking over Steve's shoulder, and Steve Downey (Guitar, vocals) reading a Boy's Life magazine with his pant legs rolled up and bare feet soaking in a tub! Mad Magazine's Alfred E. Newman stencil on the mirror.

Standing: Thane Rogers, Robin (Chris) Church

Middle Row: Terry Hacker, Rick Lamb, Steve House

Front Row: Dick Parsley, Steve Downey

Shot in Robin's mother's living room, showing off our nifty new outfits with the poofy shirts, vests, and trousers

all from Buttell's clothing store on 21st Street.

The Family Circle backed Lil' Eva

("Locomotion," "Momma Said There'd Be Days Like This")

at Wichita's new Century II Convention Hall,

sharing the stage with B. J. Thomas.

Big Time!

"Teen Dances" were a big part of growing up!