Just a fluke I did a search for this band. I bought their album when they were performing in clubs in the Findlay area back in the 80's. My albums were all ruined when my basement flooded. Digging through them I came across the album and said out loud OMG...Shyster. Too cool to be able to hear it after all of these years. Thanks for the memories:)
I remember back in the 80's it was my 16th or 17 birthday and Shyster was suppose to play at Waite High School and I was grounded that night and I begged her to go and she told me no so I never got to see Shyster that night. Needless to say I loved this band especially when your name is Bernadean yep that is my name, so needless to say when you are 16 or 17 and they come out with a song with your name in it its awsom
Brings back memories of the old Rally by the River days. The Toledo area had a GREAT music scene in the 80's and you could see a live band almost any night of the week. Shyster was one of my favorites.
@CountryCritter I came across Shyster while searching for "private and obscure AOR bands from the 80's" on the web. To be honest i didn't expect such reciprocation when i first uploaded the video.
I'm happy you all love it. Are these guys popular in your state?
This is Wilbur Strutt. I was the leader and co-founder of Shyster in the 80s. Also the lead singer/co-song writter of this song.
Bob Brug Bass Player, Jimi Goare Guitarist, Kevin Nevious Keyboards, Denny Gorsuch drums. Recorded at Beachwood Studios near Cleveland, Ohio. Hope you like it and thanks to all who gave their feedback. Thanks to Bruce Huffman Guitars/Vocals, Ken Savage/Keyboards/Technician and a few other players as well. Carl Meduri Producer
@hoyle1129 Hey Wilbur. Thanks for the info. I know Bob, he later played in a band with my bro-in-law here in Toledo. Would be great to get ahold of some of the tunes from the local artists from back then.
This was my favorite song when I was in high school. I've been trying to find it for the last ten years. Finding this just made my day. AWESOME song!!!
These cats were great! Saw them open for Cheap Trick at the University of Toledo, Bob Brug is one of the best bass players to come out of Toledo. His son Rob is The Best Drummer to come out of Toledo!!!, Talented bunch!
This is great!!! I used to follow these guys here in Toledo. I have this cassette but it is worn out from time and play. It would be great if you could put the other songs from this tape here on youtube. I don't know about others but I know I would really appreciate it.
this was thier number one hit. I love this song, and had a chance to see them in Tolelo in the early 80"s. A friend of mine was friends with a girl who dated Jimi. It was really great to see them live. The place was rocken! You talk about a lead singer who could sing!!
I played with Jimi (actually, I always referred to him as James, lol :). Great memories. One of the best guitarists I know. BTW: The sax player is Ricky Bell. He used to play for the Michael Stanley Band out of Cleveland, Ohio.
Killer track Nightwalker,top quality AOR.Never heard of the band before,i particularly liked the sax touch...Another essential for speeding our cars on a highway:)
love it!
zntg 3 months ago
Just a fluke I did a search for this band. I bought their album when they were performing in clubs in the Findlay area back in the 80's. My albums were all ruined when my basement flooded. Digging through them I came across the album and said out loud OMG...Shyster. Too cool to be able to hear it after all of these years. Thanks for the memories:)
ForbiddenDesire0802 3 months ago
I remember back in the 80's it was my 16th or 17 birthday and Shyster was suppose to play at Waite High School and I was grounded that night and I begged her to go and she told me no so I never got to see Shyster that night. Needless to say I loved this band especially when your name is Bernadean yep that is my name, so needless to say when you are 16 or 17 and they come out with a song with your name in it its awsom
Berne1116 6 months ago
Ahhh. Rosco's Rock N Pop first place I ever seen these guys. Thank yo so much for posting this. This band should have "Made it"
studguy43613 10 months ago
Brings back memories of the old Rally by the River days. The Toledo area had a GREAT music scene in the 80's and you could see a live band almost any night of the week. Shyster was one of my favorites.
Thanks for the upload!
mikelapo26 11 months ago
NightwalkerAOR are you from the states? I see you're in Greece? Just curious how you got hooked up with Shyster?
CountryCritter 11 months ago
@CountryCritter I came across Shyster while searching for "private and obscure AOR bands from the 80's" on the web. To be honest i didn't expect such reciprocation when i first uploaded the video.
I'm happy you all love it. Are these guys popular in your state?
I'm originally from Greece.
NightwalkerAOR 11 months ago
@NightwalkerAOR I'm glad you found the vid. As far as the band, no unfortunately they're no longer together. But were BIG when they were :)
CountryCritter 11 months ago
@CountryCritter
This is Wilbur Strutt. I was the leader and co-founder of Shyster in the 80s. Also the lead singer/co-song writter of this song.
Bob Brug Bass Player, Jimi Goare Guitarist, Kevin Nevious Keyboards, Denny Gorsuch drums. Recorded at Beachwood Studios near Cleveland, Ohio. Hope you like it and thanks to all who gave their feedback. Thanks to Bruce Huffman Guitars/Vocals, Ken Savage/Keyboards/Technician and a few other players as well. Carl Meduri Producer
hoyle1129 1 month ago
@hoyle1129 Hey Wilbur. Thanks for the info. I know Bob, he later played in a band with my bro-in-law here in Toledo. Would be great to get ahold of some of the tunes from the local artists from back then.
CountryCritter 1 month ago
OMG..this is freakin awesome!!!..i grew up here in fremont and watching u guys play in the area...great memories!!.....
rrmdkj 1 year ago
Some years ago i found two copies of this ep on ebay. And i bought them both.
One of the sellers presented this as aor. The band was unknown to me at that time.
So it was a big surprise when i heard it for the first time. The only somewhat
weaker song is suspicious. But the rest of this ep is really good. Especially the
real aor tracks tonight and rock this way. But the song bernadeane is very catchy.
With great hit potential. All in all good songs amd great musicians.
banjerbengel 1 year ago 2
My Dad played in this band
Mouser2987 1 year ago
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kevsls7 1 year ago
Wow, saw these guys in the early 80's in Toledo. Oscar Fremont, Ross Little Giants!
qwikvette76 1 year ago
boy this song brings back some memories.... my senior year in HS.... NW Ohio rules
SuperChris729 1 year ago
Wow brings back memories... I was just a kid, but I remember 93Q was playing this song during Hands Across America. I still have a CD of theirs.
12centuries 1 year ago
My daughter found this on YouTube - what a shock!
What a great time to play music - The 80's were awesome. I have very fond memories of it all.
Thanks for putting this up - it made my day!
Kevin Nevius (keyboard player - Shyster)
kevsls7 1 year ago
Awesome 80s AOR with a great saxophone touch!
CultopaidoGR 1 year ago
This was my favorite song when I was in high school. I've been trying to find it for the last ten years. Finding this just made my day. AWESOME song!!!
kpage568 1 year ago
These cats were great! Saw them open for Cheap Trick at the University of Toledo, Bob Brug is one of the best bass players to come out of Toledo. His son Rob is The Best Drummer to come out of Toledo!!!, Talented bunch!
duder557 1 year ago
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duder557 1 year ago
Well, I certainly was surprised to see this on You Tube. I also am flattered and proud that people still appreciate this music. Keep rockiin T Town.
Bob Brug; Bass player & back round vocalist for SHYSTER
P.S. I have been living in Las Vegas for the last 20 years
booboobrug 1 year ago
eXCELENTE EP del 84'!!
Bernadeane
ROBERTVANJOVI 1 year ago
classic AOR sound ..thanks !
FalkeEins 1 year ago
Thanks for posting the tune.Saw these guys at the the Sawmill,Roxy,Kips West.
Those were the days!
malintarocker 1 year ago
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Donboy66 1 year ago
This is great!!! I used to follow these guys here in Toledo. I have this cassette but it is worn out from time and play. It would be great if you could put the other songs from this tape here on youtube. I don't know about others but I know I would really appreciate it.
Keep rockin,
Don
Oregon Ohio
Donboy66 1 year ago
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Donboy66 1 year ago
this was thier number one hit. I love this song, and had a chance to see them in Tolelo in the early 80"s. A friend of mine was friends with a girl who dated Jimi. It was really great to see them live. The place was rocken! You talk about a lead singer who could sing!!
victorc492 1 year ago
Wow what a flash back!
Used to see these guys in Lima back in the 80's
James is a Graet guitarist STILL!
what an awsome song
kpmurphy62 1 year ago
I played with Jimi (actually, I always referred to him as James, lol :). Great memories. One of the best guitarists I know. BTW: The sax player is Ricky Bell. He used to play for the Michael Stanley Band out of Cleveland, Ohio.
hhession 1 year ago
wow - cool song...
Thumbs up!!
Samudra208 1 year ago
Once again an unknown band for me ... a little gem of this genre! Thanks for sharing!
Stealheart09 1 year ago
great song, I love AOR!
SWJarek 1 year ago
Great song !
ChickenWrapLabel 1 year ago
It really is!
Thanks for commenting.
NightwalkerAOR 1 year ago
Excellent upload. In the vein of Toto and Dakota, it blew me away! I knew Jimi Goare from The Affair, but this is new to me. Refreshingly new.
AORfantasy 1 year ago
Top AOR, another excellent upload!
OliverMagnum21 1 year ago
Hey! We haven't seen ya for ages. How's life?
Glad you liked the video!
NightwalkerAOR 1 year ago
Killer track Nightwalker,top quality AOR.Never heard of the band before,i particularly liked the sax touch...Another essential for speeding our cars on a highway:)
nightbarpatrol 1 year ago