Frank "Elwood" Harnishfeger

I was born and raised in Lima, OH.  I went to South Jr. High School and
Lima Senior High School where I was the Pep Band Director.  I started
playing piano when I was 5.  Mom bought an organ and piano for the house
and I used to sit down and pick out songs.  I started playing piano for
our church at about 11 years old.  We went to a Pentecostal church and
that is how I learned to play "Rock & Roll".  I did not take music lessons,
so I always thank GOD for teaching me how to play.

I am married to Diane.  We have been together since April 26, 1986.  We
have 4 children: Chad - 23, Jeremy - 19, Melissa - 14 & Hannah - 6.  Our
dog's name is Ari Sarsilari Harnishfeger.

I have been playing locally since 1979.  I have been wearing my hat and
glasses since that time.  A local Lima musician named me "Elwood" the
first time he saw me, and the name has stuck since then.  Some of the
bands I have played with are:

The Rods - Buck Tanner - The Hipsters - The Starving Stars - Jo Momma's
Band - Hired Hand Band - Flyer - Exploit - The Naturals - B3

I have opened for Waylon Jennings.  I played with: Leslie Gore, The
Shirelles and The Dixie Cups.  I have also rented my keyboards to: Mitch
Rider and The Detroit Wheels, Ray Stevens and Ray Charles.

There are many great musicians in the Limaland area, and I have been
blessed to play with many of them.  I hope you will enjoy the latest band
I am playing with!