The Saga of Tobin Matthews:
60's Rock-N-Roll Recording Artist -
"Official Tobin Matthews Site"
Sunday, March 1, 2009
World of Wheels
This picture of Jan Gabriel and me was taken at The McCormick Place, in Chicago, in 2007. That night, Jan was awarded a Life Achievement Award from the "World of Wheels" for his contribution to motor sports through his many venues. What a great night it was!!
Willy,, It was a pleasure meeting you, and talking with you, and nice seeing Jan again at the Junk Yard Dogs Fundraisor, March 28th in Channahon. I looked at your blog, and it is very interesting, nice reading,very nice music to listen to. It brought back memories of my mom playing her old records,, which I now have some of them myself from her collection. I can see why you and Jan have remained such close friends throughout the years. Thanks for the information,, Cindy/Jeff Wilson
I was an early rock and roll singer and began my career in Chicago in 1957. Most of my younger years, I lived in Calumet City, Ill. til the age of 21. My real name is Willy Henson, stage name, Tobin Matthews. Bob and Dick Poppel and Erma J. Nelson, all from Poppels Under 21 Tropicana Club in Riverdale, Ill., set me up with my first band, The Rhythm Rockers My next band was Jimmy and the Jeepers later changed to Willy and the Jeepers I worked with a lot of the Chicago DJs, Jim Lounsbury, Jan Gabriel, Dell Clark, Howard Miller, Pappy John and many others. We played many record hops, school proms, etc.
I recorded for USA, Columbia and Warner Bros. records from 1960 to 1966.
Today, the best things in my life are my daughters Holly and Carrie, my grandsons Ty, and Cam and my granddaughter Payge. I have two brothers, George and Tim, and one sister, Marcia. I enjoy listening to my oldies record collection, flea markets, auto racing and Da Bears.
Looking forward to the new task of documenting my early music career on this blog that my daughter Holly helped me create.
Willy,, It was a pleasure meeting you, and talking with you, and nice seeing Jan again at the Junk Yard Dogs Fundraisor, March 28th in Channahon. I looked at your blog, and it is very interesting, nice reading,very nice music to listen to. It brought back memories of my mom playing her old records,, which I now have some of them myself from her collection. I can see why you and Jan have remained such close friends throughout the years. Thanks for the information,, Cindy/Jeff Wilson
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