Haywood-Wakefield Band

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Haywood-Wakefield Band is one of the longest running and most popular rock and roll bands from Nebraska. Considered by many to be one of the most influential bands of the state, Haywood-Wakefield Band was created in 1978 in the city of Fremont by drummer Ken McMahon. The name, chosen by McMahon, comes from the label of a coffee table book made by the Haywood-Wakefield Furniture Company. McMahon remained with the band for thirteen years.

Other members included Dave Halverson (drums), Mike "Pinky" Semrad (guitar), Sue Murray (vocals, 1990 to 1999) and since 2001, Greg "Jeep" Bloom (bass and vocals).

Originally a rock band, Haywood-Wakefield started performing regularly at the "Nothin’ But Country", which despite its name was mostly a rock bar. Very soon, the band started garnering interviews such as on the Real People television programme where they also performed.

The group continues to this day as a Country-Rock band and performs regularly at regional lounges, private parties and street dances, making it the second longest-surviving band originally from Fremont, NE. In first position is ''J. Harrison B. & The Bumbles, previously The Nomads, which has existed in one form or another since 1962.