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The band was organized in 1965, as a four-piece group, and was originally named King Midas & the Muflers. In 1966, the group became an eight-piece show band, performing in a six-state area, billed as the King Of The Show Bands. The group released two records in the late 1960’s, “Get Down With It” & “Mellow Moonlight”.
In 1971, several members of the original group reorganized as a five-piece band, under the shortened name King Midas. The band was composed of a guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, and a lead vocalist.
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Pictured Left to Right, Top Row: Cliff Lambert, Bob Hapgood, Bill Wuertz Bottom Row: Clid Cunningham, Dennis Frans, Steve Zimmerman, Tom Hapner, Steve Kail
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The King Midas Band specialized in oldies, songs of the 50s-60s-70s. The music was well suited for many occasions…targeted at the musical taste of 25 to 50 year olds. They played many types of engagements: conventions, class reunions, town festivals, weddings, company Christmas parties, and nightclubs.
“We are a happy band. Every song we play is very danceable and we always play songs that were popular. People like that. And, I think one of the things that has made us go over well is that people can sing along with the tunes we play.” (Leader: Bob Hapgood/The Hutchinson News Magazine 1971)
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Earliest known picture of King Midas & The Muflers. Taken at JD's Pizza Parlor, Manhattan, Kansas in 1965. Left to Right: Mike Hill, Dennis Frans, Mike D'Amico, Dale Frans, Rick Johnson. Bob Hapgood,on drums, is hiding in the background.
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