Switch to Mobile Site. They were one of the first professional bands in Iowa to play Rock N Roll music. They were also the first one in the state to feature a female keyboard player in what was mostly an all-male music business.
Zelda joined in The Escorts' first official date was playing in the store window for the grand opening of the Montgomery Wards' store in Washington, Iowa. They didn't stay long in the Wards' window, as The Escorts quickly became Eastern Iowa's 1 touring and recording rock music attraction. Since there were no records available to sell it didn't chart as high as it might have if there had been more records pressed. For ten years straight they won an award from the National Ballroom Operators Association for having a band of neat appearance, providing a wholesome form of entertainment and top quality of danceable music.
In and they won awards for being Iowa's Best Dressed Band. See their current schedule. The current band includes two of the original members; Dick Sherman on bass guitar and Zelda Sherman on keyboards. Rick Sherman plays the drums and has been with the band for over 40 years.
John Shaw, plays lead guitar. Sad note: Roger Booth, the original drummer, lead singer, and writer, passed away in Dick Burns, the original lead guitar player, passed away in Larry Smith, who played trumpet and keyboard with the band for many years, passed away in Frank Glaser who played lead guitar for over 30 years retired in January of Thank you, we will always remember you for the music you shared with us. Privacy Policy Site Map. The Escorts started in , Zelda joined in Awards For ten years straight they won an award from the National Ballroom Operators Association for having a band of neat appearance, providing a wholesome form of entertainment and top quality of danceable music.
