| Bobby Soto, drummer for The Dynamics, Western
Nebraska's first inductee into The Nebraska Music Hall of Fame, passed
away on September 6, 2000. Bobby, the Dynamics drummer from 1963
to present, had been in ill health for a number of years. However,
until recently Bobby still performed with The Dynamics and ran sound for
the band.
Bobby's older brother, Larry Soto was instrumental in
forming The Dynamics in Scottsbluff-Gering, NE in 1961. The Dynamics
have the distinction of being Nebraska's most enduring rock band, performing
almost continually for 39 years throughout the Midwest. Larry Soto
still fronts this popular band that continues to draw huge crowds in Western
Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado.
From 1961 through about 1966 the band featured Randy Meisner - known for his later work with Poco, Linda Ronstadt, Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band, and National Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, The Eagles. Although in very ill health, Bobby Soto attended the induction
of The Dynamics in Mitchell, NE on August 19, 2000. He had the opportunity
to run sound for his beloved band one last time and also meet with many
of the 30 members of The Dynamics that were presented either plaques or
certificates of induction. Bobby was all smiles running the board
that night and played "air drums" to perfection on every song his band
performed. A highlight
Fans throughout the entire Midwest will miss this fine
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