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From 'The Lance Monthly;'
"Ed Wincentsen, author of The Monkees: Memories & The Magic and Denny Remembered: Denny Wilson In Words & Pictures, is currently working on a new book that will document the '60's rock scene in Phoenix. According to Ed, the project is "going very good. The Vibratos were an early, key band in Phoenix who paved the way for other local bands, much like the Beatles did for the British bands. I am in touch with the members of the band and they are all in support of the project and are being a great help. I'm also in touch with one of the members of the Mile Ends, the band that later became Superfine Dandelion, an important Phoenix band. I'm looking to make contact with members of Phil & The Frantics, and many others . . . I have other band members contacting me and sending me bio material, photos, etc. I am also going to document the clubs that the bands played at and try to capture the times in interviews with fans who went to see the bands. The possible title I have right now is, 'Yes, Phoenix Had Music In The '60's - A Look At The Bands, Clubs, & Fans,'" Ed also informed me that he "is wanting to cover all of the bands that I can get information on, from bands that went national like Alice Cooper to the small band that only played at the local high school." Amen! To contact Ed with information or leads, please email him at edw@innova.net

*Ed also later sent me the following email: "I've been in contact with the members of the Vibratos. They were an important early Phoenix band (which I used to see all the time), and they helped pave the way for other local bands, much like the Beatles did with British bands. Anyway, David Ledbetter, the drummer and one of the singers, is going through a rough time. He lost his wife to a rare heart disease about two months ago. He also has five children and he just found out that two of them also have the same disease as his wife. He has kept up with his music and he's good. Anyway, he has a demo that he's shopping around in hopes of finding a producer, or a record deal. Could you keep him in mind in the event that you run across anyone who might want to check out his demo? I'd really appreciate it." If any prospective labels would like to contact David, please email Ed at edw@innova.net , and Ed will put you in touch with David. Thanks. And best of luck to David..."

From 'Phoenix New Times' (Nov. 2, 2000)
"Rock, Roll and Remember:

Phoenix homeboy and rock author Ed Wincentsen has penned a series of scrapbook-style bios of big-name artists including Jim Morrison, Fleetwood Mac and Rod Stewart. Now Wincentsen is revisiting his Valley roots as he begins work on a history of the city's 1960s rock scene. Wincentsen, who currently resides in South Carolina, is putting out a call to all alumni of that thriving era to help him compile the new project. "I'm looking for all kinds of folks who were involved -- fans, band members, club owners -- to get their reminiscences about the period and what it was like," he says. Wincentsen says his tome will focus on bands like the Mile Ends, Superfine Dandelion and 20th Century Zoo, all of whom have recently received the reissue treatment courtesy of local archivist Johnny Dixon and New York's Sundazed records. Those with relevant stories or information can contact Wincentsen by e-mail at edw@innova.net or snail mail at 157 Shannon Circle, Pickens, SC 29671"

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