Black Snake

Black Snake started in Edmonton. Original member was Joe Conroy who played a Gibson Flying V. There were many comings and goings of musicians. Photo seen is lead guitarist Norm MacPherson. Everyone met through Craig Scott who had a coffee house in Kits Beach called The Phase 4 on 4th street Vancouver. Submitted by Craig Scott Dave Wilkie was previously a member of the Fast Flying Vestibule, Norm McPherson and Ron Flatman were prevously with Blues X 5, Shari Pandit was always a great friend and another California Draft Dodger (died in 2002)by Craig Scott Vancouver-born composer, Bob Turner, was a member of Black Snake in 1968 and 1969.When Bob played electric bass with Black Snake, the other band members were: Joe Conroy (recently deceased) - vocals and rhythm guitar Paul Grant (deceased) - drum kit Pat McDonald - lead guitar On one occasion, the 1969 Aldergrove Rock Festival, Black Snake was joined by Charlie Austin on electric piano. Bob remembers that his photo was featured on the front page of the Vancouver Sun newspaper the day after the historic Rock Festival. Bob Turner composed original music and lyrics fo... more...