The Shōguns came from Latonia, Kentucky, now part of Covington, a town right across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. Members were:
Dan Herzog – lead vocals
Gary Arnsparger – lead guitar
Pat Mayerchak – rhythm guitar
Fred Dishon – bass
Larry Ackerson – drums
The Shōguns had two 45 releases, first a funky, tambourine-laden version of “Well All Right” that ends with dual guitar leads, shouts and breaking glass! The flip is one I haven’t heard, “In My Time”. It came out on the Schworer label in May of ’66.
Their second single was “The Look in Her Eyes” on Lemco, which again features interesting percussion as well as fine keyboard sounds, harmonies and even horns.
The Shōguns have a new CD and a website about the band at www.theshoguns.com
After 47 years, all five original members of The Shoguns have reunited and recorded a new album, Highway of Dreams. The cd includes eight songs recently recorded and seven songs recorded in the 60s. The cd is available on itunes, google play, Amazon etc..
In regards to the percussion track on The Look In Her Eyes: The “thumping” drum sound was actually played on my drum stool. I had been tapping around (as drummers do) on my drum stool between takes when the engineer asked what that sound was. We proceeded to mic the drum stool and add the signture track. I added the drum kit mid way through the song.
Larry Ackerson
Shogun drummer
Check out our “then and now” band video on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwnPgiQu54I
Hello from the Shoguns! About six months ago I discovered an eight track tape in a metal canaster in my closet. It had been missing for decades. In late 65, we recorded our version of Day Tripper. However, the project was never finished.
We recently had the tape transferred into digital format and hope to be back in the studio to complete the track soon. We may not be legends, but we’re still here! Pat Mayerchak (guitar and keyboards).