History
With raucous, unpredictable live sets, the group became popular in the upper Midwest. In 1964 issued their debut single "Judy Angel", backed with "The Log", on the Music Masters label.
Soon after this Bob Eveslage left the band and moved to Seattle. He issued a solo single, "The Days When I Knew Judy", on Jerry Dennon's Panorama label, under the name "Robbie Jay". Bob Eveslage moved back to Minnesota and rejoined the Uglies in January 1967. The band members at this time were Dave Hoffman (Winston Fink), Dave Prentice, Al Spears, Gregory J. Paul, Mike Shannon, Paul Lidstrom and Bob Eveslage. The Unbelievable Uglies were awarded the NBOA (National Ballroom Owners Association) award three years in a row.
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