Bostic). Re-formed group The original members would stay together until 1963 when Dan Matousek would reform the group and continue on until 1970 under the name of Danny and The Velaires. This band recorded in 1966 in Omaha several originals that received ample airplay, but never charted after "Roll Over Beethoven." Gary Kimble St. Martin left in 1967 to join Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame group, Greg Scott and The Embers. In 1997, much-deserved recognition came their way when Germany’s Bear Family Records released on CD their Greatest Hits/Anthology, The Screamers To Flairs To The Velaires: Sioux City To Phoenix. Later years The Velaires continue to tour with drummer Bourret, keyboardist Gene Ambroson, bassist Mike King, guitarist Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and saxophonist Dave Napier. Recognition The Velaires are in two state rock and roll halls of fame. They were inducted into the Iowa Rock n Roll Music Association's Hall of Fame in 1997 and into the South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Association's Hall of Fame in 2013. Deaths of members Daniel Matousek died in May 1998 just a few days prior of a scheduled performance of the group at the DanceMor Ballroom in Swisher, Iowa. Dick Matousek died on October 24, 2011, at home, in Sioux City, Iowa. He was 74. Bob Dawdy died on January 21, 2013, at home, in Sioux City, Iowa, at age 70. References Rock music groups from Iowa Rock and roll music groups People from Sioux City, Iowa