 |
Howard PeoplesCaptain [1948-1963] Howard Peoples is one of the founding fathers of the Greater Kensington String Band and also the Guiding Light of the band for its first sixteen years. Captain Peoples led the band to thirteen top ten finishes and put Greater Kensington on the path to become one of the city’s best string bands.
|
 |
Mickey MallonCaptain [1964-1970] Mickey’s first year as captain he won 2nd Prize and in 1969 he won yet another 2nd Prize. It was in1970 when Mickey won a 1st Prize as captain for the theme “Sunrise Sunset”. However his health forced him to stop parading soon after and he remained active in the String Band Association until his death. Mickey was inducted into the String Band Association Hall Of Fame in 1991.
|
 |
Ron Moyer Captain [1971-1982] Ron Moyer was captain when the band captured its first 1st Place 1979 “Oz Odyssey”. Ron also has two 1st Prizes as captain. The first one came in 1976 “State Fair” and the other in 1981 “And The Angels Sing”. Ron is known for his “Signature” of removing his hat at the judge’s stand each New Year’s Day Parade waving and bowing to the crowds. Ron is a “Hall of Fame” member and continues to be active with GKSB today.
|
 |
Bob Dicks Captain [1983-1986] Bob Dicks took 3rd Prize as captain in 1983 with the theme “Just Clowning Around”. Bob also led Greater Kensington at the Colorado Springs Performance where the band was awarded the Championship Marching Band Banner in 1983. Bob is still active with the band and assists in prop and back-piece making. |
 |
Joe Lippincott Captain [1987-1990]
Joe Lippincott wowed judges in 1988 taking 2nd Prize as
captain while portraying Mozart, leading the band to our
second 1st Place finish, “Go For Baroque”. In 1989 Joe was
injured and the role of captain fell to his co-captain. Joe
promised to come back as captain, which he did in 1990
capturing another captain’s prize. Unfortunately Joe’s
employment took him out west and he had to resign his
membership. |
 |
Scott Moyer Captain [1991-2009]
Scott Moyer is our longest serving captain, over 20 years. Scott gathered a
number of captain prizes including 1st Prize in 2001 for our
theme “Tribe with the Vibe”, third prize in 1989 and 3 other
'Top 5' prizes. He was the prototypical captain; wielding tools to
improve the GK clubhouse; hauling lumber for parade props; running fund raisers;
recruiting young members and teaching them how build the traditional mummers
costumes. |
 |
Jim Tatar, Jr. Captain [2010-] Jim was the first Captain to perform a routine on Broad Street that saw both feet flying in the air, while wearing a large back piece! In his first appearance as Captain, before the judges "The Czar" garnered 6th place. Jim was born into GK, and was "involved" from infancy. Today, he is a tireless worker; leading the band, decorating the clubhouse for special functions and prop building.
|