Basically, there were three incarnations of Wale. The first line up (1972-74) featured Mike Marconi on lead guitar, Bob Murray on lead vocals & harmonica, Dave Barnes on drums, Dale Croston on bass and Michael Banzhaff on 2nd guitar & flute. When Michael Banzhaff left in 1974, Dave Munkhoff joined the group, forming the second line up of Wale. Then in 1975, when Mike Marconi left, the spelling was changed to Wail with the introduction of Rinehart Straub (on electric violin) into the band. An important part of Wale was their soundman, Eugene Czapnik, who kept out sound balanced while we played our amps on "10".
If you were a fan of the band during the 70's and have some pictures of Wale or Wail that you think should be on this website, then please contact Dave Munkhoff. |
