Russ Gillespie had an interest in fast cars and “Rock & Roll”, like many
others. However, Gillespie took his interest in the local rock scene another step
further by discovering a need to assist local rock bands in obtaining bookings.
Not only was this jump into the wonderful world of “Rock
& Roll” exciting,
it also provided additional income for the young college
student. By
the mid-1960’s – Gillespie Enterprises had turned into
a full time booking agency.
Russ made the jump into the “Big Leagues”
by booking the Midwest’s
finest show band, The Fabulous Flippers, into a number
of performances in
the Lincoln area. Their sold out shows at Lincoln’s
Pershing Auditorium
are still talked about today.
