The Osseo-based Rhythm Playboys, by contrast, first performed under that name in 1958, although they trace their roots to an earlier four-piece called the Pleasantville Playboys.Įarlier this summer, the Playboys celebrated their 65th anniversary with a performance at the Moose Lodge in Eau Claire. The Beach Boys? Relative youngsters whose first gig was in 1961.
The Rolling Stones? Closer, but they’ve only been around since 1962. The Osseo-based Rhythm Playboys celebrated their longevity at the Moose Lodge in Eau Claire on July 31.įew bands can honestly say they have the longevity of the Rhythm Playboys.
