Silly

& The Chieftones

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Indian notion, which is lyplcol of oll west coost ?. . tribal ort. The mosk, an onifod of Dilly's people.

is approximately 120 years old, and represenls man's

reincarnotion os on eagle. h is now on display

or me Royoi Museum. Onowo. Canodo.

The name may be new to you, but it's be-' coming familiar to more and more people every day. Peoplewho have seen them will never forget them. Return engagements-repeat re- turn engagements have become a routine mat- ter for them.

A special something marks their personal appearances. Charisma?. Perhaps. Whatever it is, it works. As the management of countless shows can back up, their "guarantee" of a suc- cessful show is more than a show business hype.

The explosion involving the act is more than what happens on stage. Counting the standing ovations has become a frequent' backstage game. One promoter counted 11 during two consecutive shows.

Their heritage issteeped in one of the world's proudest and most distinctive civilizations, the Tsimshian lndian Nation of what is now British Columbia, Canada. Born in Northwest British Columbia, Billy ThunderKloud, Jack Wolf, Richard Grayowl and Barry Littlestar were educated at an lndian Residential School in Edmonton, Alberta.

It has been a long up-hill climb for BILLY THUNDERKLOUD G THE CHIEFTONES beginning in 1964. One of the greatest achievements came when Billy ThunderKloud was named "Outstand- ing lndian of the Year for 1975".

With a blend of the Nashville Sound, con- temporary, pop, religious and much more, they possess a unique sound-one with unlimited ap- peal. All ages come and all ages are conquered.

It's a long way up It has been a long climb from a small Indian settlement in the Canadian Northwest to the international acclaim

Billy ThunderKloud and The Chieftones now enjoy. They have brought with them a strong personal charm that says

much for their Indian heritage.

Billy ThurlderKIouu Chief Billy ThunderKloud is a hereditary frog clan chief,

belonging to the Gitksan Tribe of the Tsimshian Nation. Born in the village of Kispiox, British Columbia on May 7th.

Billy's Chieftainship name (Chief Dau-Hkansqu) is a very ancient and historical name, and is only used at ceremonial

feasts. The name means "brace or support", a (Chief that stands solid never to fall).

Billy is a deep and sober individual, a "deep thinker" and very emotional. He tries very hard to please and puts

his all into his singing and must feel the part of the song. He is a very proud individual and his personality is affected

by his Chieftain demands. Off-stage he has an obvious sense of care for all those with whom he comes into

contact-wishing only the best for them. A restless young man, he strives continuously for an ultimate in performance

and audience relationship for himself and the Chieftones.

Jack Wolf is a Niska Indian of the Tsimshian Nation born October 29th in the village of Ayanish, British Columbia.

He is a very deep and stable individual who gives the impression of being very stern, but is really very deep in

feeling, with great understanding and compassion for others. Like Billy ThunderKloud, he is his own worst critic, not

satisfied with doing well, always striving to do better. His childhood wasn't the happiest imaginable, and his teens were uneventful. As a result, he savors every experience

and relationship that being a part of the Chieftones brings him.

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Barry Littlestar is a Gitksan Indian of the Tsimshian Nation, He is Billy ThunderKloudls older brother and born in the

village of Kispiox, British Columbia on April 8th. He is a charmer. A ladies man. A Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

of the group. As Dr. Jekyll, a real ham, very unpredictable and very full of life. He is apt to be the slap-happy goof.

He is cute, lovable and brings out the maternal instincts in ladies.

The Mr. Hyde of Barry is very sober, stern and sullen faced, and very quiet. This mood can only be broken when he

wants to break it.

Richard Grayowl is a Gitlaan Indian of the Tsimshian Nation, born May 25 in the village of Kitwancool,

British Columbia. Richard is a placid, happy-go-lucky, smilingest and shyest

member of the group. He fits into any situation, always smiles and can never go through a day without forgetting

something. He is extremely easy to get along with and he gets along with everyone. He hardly ever loses his temper

and if and when he does, he finishes up laughing at himself. He likes people of all ages.

TOTEM POLE CARVERS. Unique among professional vocal groups, Billy ThunderKloud and the Chieftones all are

Tsimshian Indians, also known as the Totem Pole Carvers from the far Canadian Northwest. In the U.S.A. and Canada

they have carved a very special place for themselves in the hearts of millions.

Nashville's finest. In January, 1975, BILLY THUNDERKLOUD G THE CHIEFTONES announced the addition of a band to their show, and nothing but the best would do. Their show now includes this very talented and versatile group of Nashville musicians, George Ed- wards, Jerry Rivers, Terry Ishmael, Warren Keith and Ron Hughes.

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