Ian Fisher: Lead Vocals
Jeff Cerar: Guitar
Jack Hanan: Bass
Mark Borden: Drums
Paul Brownlow: Keyboards
Dean Helgeson: Drums
Marty Waychoff: Drums
Ernie Sapiro: Guitar
Mark Guenther: Drums
Dave Dederer: Guitar
The Cowboys would like to thank everyone who attended Ian’s tribute and everyone who put in a lot of time and effort to make it happen. Everyone stepped it up to make it a special night – Krys with the video, Blythe with the shrine, Keith on lights, Phil running the web site and solving a last minute video problem, Joey taking care of the stage and running that part of the evening. Layne did a heroic job across the board. Others who helped: Pepper Fisher (of course), Heather, Michael Stein, Stephen Rabow, Terry Date and his help from Studio X, Andrew McKeag and the rest of the Tractor crew, Gene Stout from the P-I and Erik Lacitis from the Seattle Times. I know I’m leaving someone out; please don’t take offense.
This was a celebration, not a wake, and we know that this was the kind of party that Ian would have wanted. You’ve seen from the photos how many smiles you were wearing and it was clearly a special night that Ian and you helped us create. Ian’s family was really touched by your display of Ian’s impact on everyone’s lives.
We can thank him for being the catalyst in creating a lot of our relationships and for kicking us in the butt to remember them. I know my life is definitely different in a positive way because of Ian, and it’s obvious that many of yours have been positively affected as well.
For the band it was amazing. It was certainly bittersweet because of Ian’s absence, but it was an incredible weekend of reconnecting and playing songs we hadn’t played in many years. The feedback we’ve gotten is that we did OK with our two days of rehearsal, but we’ll know better after we see and hear the video and audio tapes.
The entire show was recorded in high-definition video and multi-track audio. We’re reviewing the recordings over the next month or so and will decide what to do with them at that time. We’re also looking into the feasibility of another show with more bands at a larger venue early in the new year, so please check back for updates. There’s no guarantee at this point but we’re working to make it happen. We also raised enough money to do something nice as a memorial, as Pepper has suggested that we do. There will be more information forthcoming after we decide on more details. As always, send in your email address if you want us to send you an update on any of these matters.
Happy Holidays and Peace,
Paul / The Cowboys
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Ian Fisher Memorial Video, Part One
Ian Fisher Memorial Video, Part Two
The Cowboys were one of the influential rock bands out of Seattle during the span of 1979 through 1985.
The Cowboys were perhaps as motley a crew as has ever been assembled for a Northwest band. Singer Ian Fisher was loud, boisterous, arrogant, and had a fake english accent: In short, he was everything a lead singer needed to be, and he was a commanding presence.
The band mixed a little reggae with power-pop, and it was this knack for being populist that gained it such a large following. Their biggest hits were "Rude Boy" and "Girls Like That", both of which sound surprisingly catchy even today. Unfortunately, The Cowboys never got a major-label deal: They were at least as good as many of the bands that clogged the "Rock of the '80's" airwaves, and as a live band they were rivalled by few.
(Charles Cross)
THE ROCKET MAGAZINE, Seattle, Sept.23, 1998
JUST 2 DAYS AWAY!!! This is the first event of it's kind in Seattle.
Don't miss this event!
Go to the website www.uncontainedsound.com now to learn more about it, read some artists bios, listen to a few You Tube videos and then pre-register to get a discount on the door price. Space is limited, so do not miss out on a great opportunity.
Please join us and tell your fellow musicians and friends in Seattle. This will be an amazing opportunity for musicians to learn, network and discover the Sound of Bass featuring our new innovative PowerCabs that totally revolutionize the sound of bass and guitar.
The Sound of Bass Day includes an afternoon of Workshop/Clinic Sessions presented by master bassists Doug Johns (Cleveland OH), E Pruitt (Seattle, WA), Pennal Johnson (Chicago, IL), Randy George (Seattle, WA), Michael Norwood (Jacksonville, FL), Jeff Morgan (Tacoma, WA) and Lawrence Hightower (Olympia, WA) followed by a concert featuring the artists.
Ran into Marty today on Cap Hill. It was good to see you dude and you look great, like you're gonna live a hundred years. Funny how when we get older together it's like we don't get older at all. Like no time has passed, in a way. Seeing Marty lit me up. Just cool, that's all. Pep
Used to see you all the time at the Astor Park before I moved to LA back in 1982. I was the guy po going down in front! Gald to see your still going strong!
Wish I could attend the event coming up. Too many miles between us..bummer for me! :-( Guess I'll have to put the ole Lp on the turntable..yes I still have both, love it!! Rona
Hola Cowboys and friends from Ian's brother Pepper. If you're interested, I've posted a few photos on my space of Mae Nam Beach in Thailand where Ian stayed every year. Hoping to make it back sometime soon to visit his ashes. Keep the fire burning, guys. Be sure and let us know when you play next. Pep
And so heres to the magic the life and the death. And heres to the past that's worn gentle with time. Heres to the ones who got out and came back. And heres to the ones who stayed and grew up.
And heres to the night and every face in the crowd. And heres to the names on the tips of our tongues. Lets all raise a glass and sing the old songs And tell, one another that we won't wait so long.
