The Evolution of the Tree Stumps: Russ and Ron Jankowski

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  • Russ on accordian and Ron on guitar practicing in 1961.

  • Mike Hay and Ron Jankowski at Legion Hall just before Tree Stumps formation

  • Photo courtesy of Ron and Russ Jankowski

    Tree Stumps proof from Jennie Lee record sleeve: Russ Jankowski, top; Ron Jankowski, bottom; Alan Howarth, left; and Courtney Johns, right.

  • Ron in studio with his custom painted Epiphone Riviera, in 1973 recording with SpringWheel.

  • Russ on his original accordian with Norm on guitar in present day BottomLine Band with Ra-Deon Kirkland and Stan Davis.

  • BottomLine Band: Sitting: Stan Davis-Vocals, Ra-Deon Kirkland-Vocals; NORM STRELKA-Guitar/Vocals; Standing: Chuck Smolko-Bass; RUSS JANKOWSKI-Keys; Toby Packard-Drums; Jeff Goldberg–Sax

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