MONROE - "Windy," "Cherish," and "Never My Love" are some of the most memorable hits from one of the most popular and successful bands to have come out of the '60s: The Association. They have sold more than 80 million records, tapes, CDs, and DVDs, earning six gold and three platinum discs. Now on their "Anniversary Tour," The Association will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 14 at the Monroe High School Perform-ing Arts Center, 1600 26th St.
Other top 10 hits, such as "Along Comes Mary," "Everything That Touches You," "Six Man Band," "Time for Livin'" and "Requiem for the Masses," showcase the versatility, the carefully crafted vocals and the intricately woven instrumentation that is their signature, which stands as a cornerstone of American pop music today.
The Association was formed in 1965 after the breakup of an eleven-man electric folk group called The Men, which is considered the first "folk rock" group. The six-man Association rehearsed for five months and then began performing across southern California at nightclubs, coffeehouses, folk clubs, high schools, colleges, proms and parties. Before the release of their first album, the group already had a huge fan base in Los Angeles.
After touring for so many years, with more than 2,000 concerts and television performances, life on the road began to take its toll and the group parted ways in 1972 to pursue individual careers and interests. But after a one-time-only reunion for a cable TV music special in 1979 and with much industry and fan encouragement, the group decided to reunite and get back on the road.
Since their reunion, The Association has performed all over the world. They have performed in every state in the United States, including major showrooms in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Reno, Tahoe and many times at the Hollywood Bowl. They have played with symphony orchestras, at music festivals, colleges, fairs and at every large theme park on the continent. Venues in most of the Canadian provinces, Bermuda, Athens, South America and the Philippines have presented concerts by The Association. Their major tours include "The Happy Together Tour," "Dick Clark's American Bandstand Concert Tour," "The Dodge Legends for Liberty Tour" and "Where the Action Is Tour."
They have been nominated a total of seven times for Grammy Awards, and nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Music for their music in the film "Goodbye Columbus." In 2011, their hit song "Windy" was featured in its entirety on the hit television show "Breaking Bad." In 2003, they were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame, which honors outstanding vocal groups throughout the world.
The current group is made up of original band members Jim Yester (vocals, guitar, keyboard) and Jules Alexander (vocals, guitar), along with longtime member since the 1970's Del Ramos (vocals, bass guitar), who is the brother of original member Larry Ramos; Jordan Cole (vocals, keyboard and guitar), who is the son of original member Brian Cole, and since 1985, Bruce Pictor (vocals, percussion). Paul Holland (vocals, keyboard and guitar) joined the group in 1986 rounding out the six-member line-up.
Reserved seat tickets for The Association are $50, $35, $25 and $20 for adults, and $10 for students 18 and under. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 1315 11th St., by calling the Monroe Arts Center at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
This performance has been underwritten by Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands Inc., and Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing LLC, and Big Radio. Additional underwriting is provided by John Baumann and Katie Doyle-Baumann; David and Janeen Babler; Duxstad and Bestul, S.C.; Lee and Chris Knuteson; Jim Schlaudecker and Sandy Power Schlaudecker; Deb Thompson; Art and Patt Carter; Freitag Financial Services, Kay Freitag; Michael and Marian Furgal; Kevin and Jane Monahan, Orchid International; Bob and Kathy Reffue; Jane Paradowski; and Chris and Julie Sachs.
Other top 10 hits, such as "Along Comes Mary," "Everything That Touches You," "Six Man Band," "Time for Livin'" and "Requiem for the Masses," showcase the versatility, the carefully crafted vocals and the intricately woven instrumentation that is their signature, which stands as a cornerstone of American pop music today.
The Association was formed in 1965 after the breakup of an eleven-man electric folk group called The Men, which is considered the first "folk rock" group. The six-man Association rehearsed for five months and then began performing across southern California at nightclubs, coffeehouses, folk clubs, high schools, colleges, proms and parties. Before the release of their first album, the group already had a huge fan base in Los Angeles.
After touring for so many years, with more than 2,000 concerts and television performances, life on the road began to take its toll and the group parted ways in 1972 to pursue individual careers and interests. But after a one-time-only reunion for a cable TV music special in 1979 and with much industry and fan encouragement, the group decided to reunite and get back on the road.
Since their reunion, The Association has performed all over the world. They have performed in every state in the United States, including major showrooms in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Reno, Tahoe and many times at the Hollywood Bowl. They have played with symphony orchestras, at music festivals, colleges, fairs and at every large theme park on the continent. Venues in most of the Canadian provinces, Bermuda, Athens, South America and the Philippines have presented concerts by The Association. Their major tours include "The Happy Together Tour," "Dick Clark's American Bandstand Concert Tour," "The Dodge Legends for Liberty Tour" and "Where the Action Is Tour."
They have been nominated a total of seven times for Grammy Awards, and nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Music for their music in the film "Goodbye Columbus." In 2011, their hit song "Windy" was featured in its entirety on the hit television show "Breaking Bad." In 2003, they were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame, which honors outstanding vocal groups throughout the world.
The current group is made up of original band members Jim Yester (vocals, guitar, keyboard) and Jules Alexander (vocals, guitar), along with longtime member since the 1970's Del Ramos (vocals, bass guitar), who is the brother of original member Larry Ramos; Jordan Cole (vocals, keyboard and guitar), who is the son of original member Brian Cole, and since 1985, Bruce Pictor (vocals, percussion). Paul Holland (vocals, keyboard and guitar) joined the group in 1986 rounding out the six-member line-up.
Reserved seat tickets for The Association are $50, $35, $25 and $20 for adults, and $10 for students 18 and under. Tickets may be purchased in person at the box office located at 1315 11th St., by calling the Monroe Arts Center at 608-325-5700 or 888-596-1249, or online at www.monroeartscenter.com.
This performance has been underwritten by Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands Inc., and Media Underwriters Monroe Publishing LLC, and Big Radio. Additional underwriting is provided by John Baumann and Katie Doyle-Baumann; David and Janeen Babler; Duxstad and Bestul, S.C.; Lee and Chris Knuteson; Jim Schlaudecker and Sandy Power Schlaudecker; Deb Thompson; Art and Patt Carter; Freitag Financial Services, Kay Freitag; Michael and Marian Furgal; Kevin and Jane Monahan, Orchid International; Bob and Kathy Reffue; Jane Paradowski; and Chris and Julie Sachs.