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Ian Fisher - RIP



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Member Since1/26/2007
Band Websitewww.chuckieboy.com
Band MembersIan 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
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Rude Boy short clip

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Video from Ian's Memorial
Rude Boy finale

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Happy People...Happy Feet
Video from the Memorial


Ian and the boys...


Ian Fisher performing 2003


Ian at The Secret Garden


Ian Fisher...RIP
Sept. 26, 1956-Oct. 23, 2007
Record LabelChuckie Boy Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Message from the Cowboys:

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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Please send us your email addresses so we can send out updates directly to all of the fans through email and post information here on MySpace. Send your email address to phil@hotrodstohell.com and we will keep you informed on details about up coming events. All queries and questions can be made through the Cowboys MySpace page too!

THANKS ALL!




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

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Dec 15 2009 3:18 PM

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Nov 20 2009 4:30 AM

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
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Sound of Bass featuring our new innovative PowerCabs that totally
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The Sound of Bass
Day includes an afternoon of Workshop/Clinic Sessions presented by
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*Ms Rasco*

*Ms Rasco*



Sep 26 2009 4:19 PM

Happy Birthday Ian....miss you always.
♥*Rona*♥

♥*Rona*♥



May 7 2009 2:55 PM

Loved the Cowboys....xoxoxo
Love Vigilantes

Love Vigilantes



Mar 9 2009 8:56 PM

Thank You For Your Friendship! Perfect Kisses To You And Yours! =)
Fanny Alger

Fanny Alger



Feb 3 2009 8:19 PM

Cheers. Did you open for Tommy Tutone at the Moore way back when? I keep telling tales about how you blew them away! My poor memory.

BLP
Robb Smith

Robb Smith



Feb 3 2009 3:32 AM

I'm in, where and when.
The Purdins

The Purdins



Dec 30 2008 3:08 AM

THANK YOU FOR BEING FRIENDS WITH THE PURDINS!



evel

The Clam Whisperer

pepper fisher



Oct 15 2008 6:13 AM

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
Skipper Jefferson

Skipper Jefferson



Oct 8 2008 4:16 PM

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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!
♥*Rona*♥

♥*Rona*♥



Oct 2 2008 2:39 AM

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
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Sep 26 2008 6:35 PM

We're Tuning Our Guitars and Waiting for the Limo


We'll Try To Be There....
Cheers,
The Social Lites

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Aug 19 2008 7:20 PM

THX FOR THE ADD
REALLY GREAT MUSIC - WOW !!!
HOPE YOU LIKE MY SONGS TOO...
BIG CHEERS FROM COPENHAGEN –MICHAEL
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Aug 5 2008 3:41 AM

My Seattle Town Friends. Thanks for Accepting My Friendship Again.

Cheers,
Mark Clear
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mateo

mateo



Aug 1 2008 8:06 AM

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Wagons Ho!
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pepper fisher



Jun 3 2008 3:36 PM

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.
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The Frinkers

The Frinkers



Mar 31 2008 5:05 AM

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EvilMrSod

EvilMrSod



Mar 28 2008 4:45 PM

hola!

thanks for beCOMing friends...





visit www. evilmrsod. de and have a nice rockin' day...


Mercedes Silva

Mercedes Silva



Mar 3 2008 12:34 AM



R.I.P Ian!!!
Paul Brownlow

Paul Brownlow



Feb 27 2008 3:15 PM

Hey, for those of you that are interested, I've posted a rough of a song called "Aberdeen Blues" about Ian. Give it a listen.

Ernie and I have been in discussions about making something else happen here; we'll keep you posted.

--Paul
KEITH

KEITH



Feb 13 2008 9:25 AM

classic CLASSIC CLASSIC!!!
Kumiko

Kumiko



Feb 7 2008 4:11 PM

Tank you for the add!
You're so cool!
♫♪ FLiTTeRPaTeD♪♫

♫♪ FLiTTeRPaTeD♪♫



Dec 25 2007 8:23 AM

Tis the season for Holiday Greetings
and Rollicking Festivities!
~All the best to you and yours~
Debra
Kristy™

Kristy™



Dec 8 2007 1:06 AM

Thanks for the add.

Jeff ROCKS!!!
Rick Smith

Rick Smith



Dec 8 2007 12:05 AM

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.

Cheers
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