Ah, the Wilson sisters! A couple local Bellevue girls! They lived in the Lake Hills neighborhood of Bellevue and went to Sammamish and Interlake high schools. I lived a few miles away and went to Newport.
I have a weird story that may or may not be connected to them. One day, I think in 69, I found myself on foot, walking through their neighborhood and came upon a band set up outdoors on a driveway. They were either practicing or giving a free outdoor concert, depending on your point of view. They were quite good, professional quality. They played “Come Together”, which had just recently been released by the Beatles. I remember the bass was deep and loud, and all the instruments were clear and clean, no distortion. Quite a change from other local garage bands that I’d heard about that time.
The lead singer was female, but don’t remember if there was another girl in the group. A few years later when Heart made the big time, I started to wonder about that encounter. I figure it was either the Wilson sisters, or some other very talented musicians lived in the same neighborhood.
I know, it’s pretty much a non-story, but it’s what I got.
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