Memorial Fundraiser In Memory Of Waukesha Musician

WAUKESHA, WI—A '50s-'90s band from Waukesha is honoring the life of a longtime bandmate.

The Denny Anderson Memorial fundraiser event will be held from 3-10 p.m. Saturday at Foxx View Lanes. Anderson's band Nostalgia is playing at 6 p.m.

The event includes a 9-pin tap singles bowling tournament. The entry fee for the tournament $20 and all skill levels can sign up at the venue on the day of the event. There will be a silent auction, bucket raffles, big-ticket raffle, 50/50 and cash bar.

Anderson, 65, joined the band Nostalgia in 1986 as a keyboardist, guitarist, and vocalist. Anderson was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer in December and died May 15.

Nostalgia was formed in 1976 in Waukesha. Over the years the band has evolved into a 7 piece party band specializing in music from the 1950's to the present.

Larry Maddison, lead guitar and vocals said the band formed for the "love of good ole fashioned rock and roll."

Maddison added the band's mission is to make people dance.

In 1986, Anderson joined after Maddison called him when looking for a keyboardist. He described Anderson as his best friend in and outside of the music world. Maddison said Anderson was a very loyal and kind person.

"It's been a tough deal," Maddison said about his friend's death.

Anderson's family is putting on the fundraiser and asked Nostalgia to play to honor him.

Maddison said a few former members of the band will appear on Saturday in homage to their friend.

"We are just going to honor him," Maddison said.

He added they want to celebrate him and get up and keep playing music.