The Silhouettes

Photo of the Silhouettes band from Sheboygan, Wisconsin

The Silhouettes were a garage rock band from the mid 60’s out of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. We played many small gigs throughout northeast Wisconsin.The original members were Bob Rutkowski lead guitar, Genyk Okolowitz rhythm, Tim Shimberg bass and John Krizenesky drums. We never cut a record, but had a great time playing as a fill in band for larger big town groups at the Sheboygan Armory gigs, and many battle of the bands and small town dances.

Business card of the Silhouettes band from Sheboygan, Wisconsin
I have not seen Tim since High school, John still lives in Sheboygan as far as I know. Genyk was killed in an auto accident right after high school. I am now living in Shawano, Wisconsin, and still enjoy watching live groups.

Bob Rutkowski, August 2009

Flyers and ads for the Silhouettes band from Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Photo of the Silhouettes band from Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Photo of the Silhouettes band from Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Ad for the Matadors and Silhouettes

Photo of the Silhouettes band from Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Ad for the Silhouettes, Destinations and Royal Customs at Skateland

5 thoughts on “The Silhouettes”

  1. Bob, thanks for sharing the story. I grew up in Sheboygan, but came along a little later in the ’60s. Were you north siders or south siders? I remember a garage band on my block.

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