From garage rehearsals to legendary performances - preserving the visual legacy of Montgomery's musical pioneers
The Early Years
The iconic Paramount Theater where Teen Time was broadcast
Jim Reed
A prominent figure in Montgomery's early music scene
Teen Time Rock-A-Teens
Rock-A-Teens performing at the popular Teen Time show
Teen Time
The legendary Teen Time show at the Paramount Theater
Teen Time
Another memorable Teen Time performance
Teen Time - Rebelaires
The Rebelaires featured on Teen Time
Teen Time
Montgomery Advertiser coverage of Teen Time
The Continentals
The band that brought together Montgomery's young talent
The Continentals
Live performance by The Continentals
The Continentals
Promotional card for The Continentals
The Continentals
Newspaper coverage of The Continentals
Ray Stevens & The Continentals
Ray Stevens performing with The Continentals
The Checkmates
Promotional card for The Checkmates
The Checkmates
The Checkmates in performance
The Checkmates
Behind the scenes with The Checkmates
The Checkmates
Band rehearsal moments
The Checkmates
The Checkmates band members
The Checkmates
Live performance energy
The Checkmates
The Checkmates on stage
The Checkmates
Band members in action
The Checkmates
Classic Checkmates moment
The Checkmates
Group photo of The Checkmates
The Checkmates
The Checkmates in their prime
The Checkmates
Press coverage of The Checkmates
The Checkmates
Additional newspaper coverage
The Squires
Promotional material for The Squires
The Squires
The Squires in performance
The Squires
The Squires band members
The Squires
Live show by The Squires
The Esquires
The Esquires band logo
The Esquires
The Esquires performing
The Esquires
The final era of Montgomery garage bands
The K-Otics
The K-Otics with their hit "Double Shot"
The K-Otics
The K-Otics, a band that was founded at Troy State College
Sweet Young'Uns
The Sweet Young'Uns from Tallassee and Union Springs
Reign
The Reign at the Coliseum Lounge
In Crowd
The In Crowd featuring Tommy Shaw's first professional gig
Coliseum Lounge
Newspaper coverage of performances at the Coliseum Lounge