He had an appreciation of rock founders like Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry – and not surprisingly – he appreciated the steel guitar work of Santo and Johnny – most notably the steel guitar work of Santo Farina. Rusty first played country music and even found himself performing in some Denver ‘honky tonks’ at a very early age – pre-teen in fact. I don’t believe any of Rusty’s junior high classmates were aware of his ability. His family moved to Denver, Colorado and at the age of six, Rusty took up the guitar. Rusty was born Norman Russell Young in Long Beach, California on February 23rd, 1946. Graduates of Rishel would head for three different Denver area public high schools including my school – Denver West, Denver South and a very new school at the time compared to West and South – Abraham Lincoln. He was a very good student and active in school events and organizations. Rusty was very popular at school in a friendly low-key way. One of my favorite fellow classmates was Rusty Young. In 1961, Rishel was a brand new Denver Jr High – drawing students from three regions of west and southwest Denver. I had the honor of attending Rishel Junior High School with Rusty Young back in 19. We are proud to add Rusty Young to the Bop Rock Pop Honor Roll. Rusty Young From Country Steel to Country Rock! J– The Park Patio Ballroom – Lakeside Amusement Park – Denver Duke Ellington – Paul Whiteman July 11th, 1947 – Red Rocks Amphitheater – Denver (Morrison) Donald Dickson
September 30th, 1939 – Denver Count Basieġ940’s – Club Algiers – Denver (near the Brown Palace) Billie Holidayīands appeared on various unknown dates at the ballroom Wayne King – Fletcher Henderson – Harry James – Seger Ellis – Louis Armstrong – Billy Ekstine – Nat “King” Cole – Dorothy Collin – Benny Goodman – Tiny Hill – Woody Herman – Sammy Kayeġ940’s – Rockley Records & Pete Smythe Show – Lakewood Chet Atkinsįebruary 3rd, 1940 – Denver Municipal Auditorium Marian AndersonĪpril 25th, 1940 – The Entire Auditorium – Denver Lily PonsĪugust 31st, 1940 – Shirley Savoy Hotel Lincoln Room – Denver Count BasieĪugust 15th, 1946 – The Denver Municipal Auditorium Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson – The Ink Spots April 2nd, 1935 – Rainbow Ballroom – Denver Count Basieġ935 – The Rainbow Ballroom – Denver Bennie Motenġ936 – The Rainbow Ballroom – Denver Lawrence Welk OrchestraĪugust 19th, 1938 – Lakeside Amusement Park – Denver Noble Sissle and His Orchestra Here is the first listing of musicians who appeared around the State of Colorado over the decades – this one going back to the early days.
July 21st, 1950 – Red Rocks Amphitheater – Denver (Morrison) SanromaĪugust 4th, 1950 – Red Rocks Amphitheater – Denver (Morrison) Alec TempletonĬategories: Colorado Groups, Denver Groups, Denver Music Venues, Do You Remember? July 7th, 1950 – Red Rocks Amphitheater – Denver (Morrison) Helen Traubel & Lauritz Melchioir These musicians most likely appeared on different dates Lionel Hampton – Illinois Jacquet – Gene Ammonsġ950’s – The Trocadero Ballroom – Elitch Gardens – Denver Benny Goodman – Gene Krupa – Helen Ward – Toots Mondello – Ray Kendricksġ950’s – The Chateau – Denver Dizzy Gillespieġ950’s – The After Hours Club – Denver Mose Allisonġ950’s – Rossonian Lounge – Five Points – Denver Dusty Brooks and the Tones – Juanita Brownġ950’s – The Playboy Club – Denver Erroll Garner 1950’s – Lil’s After Hours Club – Denver Charlie Parker – Dinah Washington Here is the second listing of musicians who appeared around the State of Colorado over the decades – this one beginning in the 1950’s….
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