| The Byron James Gang... History |
The Byron James Gang Band was formed in 1993 as a
tribute to Byron James (Jim) Conant. Jim was named after
His Grandfather Byron Roan and James Byron Dean who
was born on Feb 8,1931. Jim's Mother Loved James Dean.
Jim was tragically killed in an accident at Peony Park
(Omaha, NE) in 1988. The Byron James Gang started as a
jam session in what is now known as Red Barn
Productions in Missouri Valley, IA. The band consisted of
Jerry (Skeeter) Gibson, Dan Conant, Dennis Collier, and
Terry Conant. Dan and Terry were Jim's brothers. Skeeter
and Jim were classmates. This is how the Byron James
Gang got it's name and it's start.
As time passed Dan lost interest and left the band. Mike
Bishop soon joined the band and all was good for a few
years. Throughout this time, many singers came and went,
until Kevern Grant joined.
In 1999, Dennis and Mike parted ways with the Byron
James Gang and started the Velvet Expose. At this time,
Travis Conant and Roger Gibson joined the band. This
rounded out the band until 2002 when, because of a busy
life and job, Skeeter had to take a break. In 2002, Joe
Schaecher joined the band. In 2011 Travis needed to take
a break to raise His Daughter Layla, At this time Dan
Putjenter joined the Band. In January of 2012 Dan and Joe
went on to other ventures. In January the Band advertised
for a lead guitar and drummer.
tribute to Byron James (Jim) Conant. Jim was named after
His Grandfather Byron Roan and James Byron Dean who
was born on Feb 8,1931. Jim's Mother Loved James Dean.
Jim was tragically killed in an accident at Peony Park
(Omaha, NE) in 1988. The Byron James Gang started as a
jam session in what is now known as Red Barn
Productions in Missouri Valley, IA. The band consisted of
Jerry (Skeeter) Gibson, Dan Conant, Dennis Collier, and
Terry Conant. Dan and Terry were Jim's brothers. Skeeter
and Jim were classmates. This is how the Byron James
Gang got it's name and it's start.
As time passed Dan lost interest and left the band. Mike
Bishop soon joined the band and all was good for a few
years. Throughout this time, many singers came and went,
until Kevern Grant joined.
In 1999, Dennis and Mike parted ways with the Byron
James Gang and started the Velvet Expose. At this time,
Travis Conant and Roger Gibson joined the band. This
rounded out the band until 2002 when, because of a busy
life and job, Skeeter had to take a break. In 2002, Joe
Schaecher joined the band. In 2011 Travis needed to take
a break to raise His Daughter Layla, At this time Dan
Putjenter joined the Band. In January of 2012 Dan and Joe
went on to other ventures. In January the Band advertised
for a lead guitar and drummer.
