John's band in 1967. The Centaurs left to right, Ken Reyes, Richie Mitchell, Center, Lee Jeffries, John Van Horn.	Band logo in color Artist John Detrich.	Left to right: Ken Reyes (guitar), John Van Horn (guitar), Lee Jeffries (drums), Ed Cynar (bass)
John Van Horn 1959	The Original Fenderbenders 1958 - Left to right: JD Fetzer (guitar / bass), Jimmy Carter (guitar), George Mosley (drums), John Van Horn (guitar)	Live performance at the State Theater Falls Church, VA
Live Performance at the State Theater Falls Church, VA Left to right: Ed Cynar (bass), John Van Horn (guitar, vocals), John Van Horn Jr. (guitar)	John's Band "The Pack" 1977, left to right, Bill Murry, John Ossea, John Van Horn,Ruth Ellisor, Ed Cynar.	John's band "The Pack" 1977
Richie Mitchell and his 59 Corvette Richie was one of the original members of The Fenderbenders from 1963 through the early 90's. Richie played bass, guitar, and sang with the group. He is still active and works with the band in the studio and various other projects. Email-richie0818@verizon.net	The Ellisor Sisters This group of young girls were from Norfolk Va. And brought up to Washington DC to make a record. Discovered by Link Wray's brother Vernon. They later sang with the Fender Benders at the Oasis club in DC. Vernon named them "The Candy Sisters"!! You can contact Ruth Ellisor(Newton) at Ruthnewt@aol.com	The Fender Benders Now- Live Performance at Jacks. Left to right: Craig Mitchell (Guitar), Ned Leibman (Drums), Wayne Farmer (Vocals, Pete Kahn (Keyboard), Dave Schroeder (Vocals)

           From left to right just out of the picture is Richie Mitchell, Me, and behind me on the keys is Bill Hodges. Picture taken at The Oasis Club in DC 1964. The Fender Benders Band.

A 1963/64 business card for the band.

Backstage at The Stardust with Left to Right, Lee Jeffries, Me, Kris Kristofferson, Doug Wray. 1973.

Richie and John out "Toolin" around the town in Richie's 59 Vette!

From left to right is Ed Cynar on guitar and the tennis ball can specialist running his dainty fingers up the neck of a Fender Bass. He has a look of uncertainty about him and, Ed seems to be in great pain!! Oh those great beer slinging frat parties at College. 1965.

A fan who was told to stand up close to the Guitar Amp. And, an escaped patient of  Dr. Williams famous tennis ball can player on the Mercury Album! The good doctor is now retired and lounging about in Italy. I bet he still has his "Ball's stored in that can"!!

Another photo of  my friend Dr. Williams bending the strings to hell while his cohort Dave Batcheller tries his best to bust the head on a Snare drum! Again smoking and drinking at college frat parties! No wonder some of his patients looked like the poor fellow above!!

Here is a Candid Shot Of  Dr. Williams Band Manager Listening in On A Practice Session!!

" Who is this strange man seen wondering around the neighborhood?? Notice the lady in the background watching him. Hmmmm????

   " The Pack"  Photo # 1, Ruth John & Pat Greenwood, # 2, Pat Ed Cynar, Ruth & John Van Horn.

  "Headin" Out!

. Here is Mickey Ellisor one of the "Candy Sisters" Richie Mitchell, And a friend at the Oasis Club 1964.

Here is a rare set of photos of the Fender Benders early 1964. Top left is Bill Hodges (keyboards) John Van Horn, Middle-Bobby Jones (drums) Bill, Me, Richie doing our Beatles thing! Bottom -Richie & Bobby "Packin up" Right-Bill, Me, And Rich Mitchell. Taken at the Sunny Brook Club in Southern Maryland. (Thanks Richie for the photos)!

On The Way to the Oasis in my sweet 56 Ford machine!!

Mick Fleetwood Sheriff Bittle and Anton Fig Backstage at Fleetwood's.

Mick Fleetwood signing an autograph behind the fan with the red coat, Richie Mitchell, Tom Grooms from 105.9 FM And Falls Church Sheriff Steve Bittle and Anton Fig backstage at Mick's nightclub.

Anton Fig and Mick Fleetwood playing together at Fleetwoods.

Mick Fleetwood, Me Peekin' & Tom Grooms backstage.

Richie Mitchell and Son Steven on Stage At Fleetwoods.

Anton Fig playing at Fleetwoods Club with John Van Horn, Mick Fleetwood, and Richie Mitchell  the night of the "Blizzard Of 96. The house was packed with over 600 people!!

John, Richie, And Mick Fleetwood at the club.

A night a the famous Birchmere Club.

The Hall of Fame singing group "The Orioles" recording the background on "All Cried Out" Which is on the current CD "I've Got The Cure"

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