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This iconic photograph of the teenage Krayolas was taken by Mark Ellis in August 1977. The band had just returned from Dallas after winning the KTFM Battle of the Bands at Sunken Garden Theater. The first prize was to go to Six Flags and play on a bill with Chuck Berry. Guitarist Van Baines - who was with the band at Six Flags and who played guitar on The Krayolas first 45 r.p.m. record 'All I Do Is Try'/'Sometime' recorded earlier that year - left the band shortly before this picture was taken. That's replacement guitarist Patrick Wetmore in the photo. Van Baines returned to the band in the early 1980s. From the 'Aw Tonight' photo session. Lead Guitarist Van Baines circa 1982 preparing for The Krayolas live radio broadcast from Rockefellers in Houston, Texas. The finished 'Aw Tonight' 45 r.p.m. sleeve created almost as much of a sensation as did The Krayolas infamous 'cave man' appearance in-concert at Sunken Garden Theatre before 10,000 people in 1978. The loincloth was held together by one safety pin. It was 'The Who Sell Out' and 'The Flintstones' rocking the mosh pit. The B-side was the raucous Barry Smith-penned classic 'Roadrunner,' which featured the notorious Jett Bass on lead vocals. Hector Saldana, Augie Meyers and David Saldana at the 10th annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash at Casbeers. The Krayolas performed electrified Dylan songs with guitarists Van Baines and Hector Saldana playing matching 12-string Rickenbacker electric guitars. Hector Saldana and Augie Meyers working out the chords to The Krayolas 'La Conquistadora' at Blue Cat Recording Studios in October 2007. Meyers is sitting at his famous 'magic box,' the Vox Continental combo organ that has graced the recordings of Bob Dylan, the Texas Tornados and, of course, the Sir Douglas Quintet. The Krayolas recently shot a music video for 'La Conquistadora' with director Craig Cuny at the ruins of the historic Hot Wells Hotel on the South Side of San Antonio. Jazz singer Ken Slavin and Hector Saldana. Hector Saldana sitting at the wheel of Delbert McClinton's tour bus in November 2007. The Krayolas drew raves at its SXSW 2008 showcase at Jovita's. That's rock 'n' roll legend and co-founder of the Sir Douglas Quintet Augie Meyers making a guest appearance on keyboards. The Krayolas performing 'Longleaf Pine' at NCAA Final Four gig, opening for Texas music hero Robert Earl Keen. The four-day 'Big Dance' music and sports event attracted huge crowds and featured stars such as Kid Rock, Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy and All American Rejects. The Krayolas performed at the Alamodome in November 2007 for the announcement of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. The Krayolas were named grand marshal of the 2007 Ford Holiday River Parade, a televised event viewed by 44.5 million people across the U.S. More than 200,000 people attend the annual party and tree-lighting ceremony along the River Walk the day after Thanksgiving. The album cover for 'La Conquistadora' is from acclaimed Chicano folk artist and activist David Zamora Casas' large canvas painting 'December 12th El Dia de La Virgen de Guadalupe.' That's a self-portrait of the mischievous artist in the lower right-hand corner. Casas is the figure with the Salvador Dali moustache and lipstick. Students of the Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children receive a $2,500 check from the Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation. The Paseo del Rio Association chose to donate its “best music” River Parade prize to the school. The children are joined by (from left) Krayolas band members David Saldana and Van Baines, special guests Mike and Betsy Nogueira, Greg Gallaspy from the Paseo del Rio Association and 2008 Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade Marshal Tom Green. Courtesy photo from ClickitSA.com.

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