The Wylde Heard

Originally from Peoria , Illinois, they were based out of Janesville in the mid-sixties, renting a house appropriately referred to as “Heard Manor.” Band members included Jim Croegaert (keyboards), Paul “Bird” Burson (guitar), Bill Sutton (bass), and Ron “Drummer” Bednar (drums). Like many bands at that time, The Heard covered popular songs heard on the radio, but also did some of their own material. Jim Croegaert says the band was heavily influenced by the Beatles, whose Sgt.