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We always need financial help in getting the "Lance Monthly" up and running (first publication was in 1965); for recording tracks at John Wagner's Studio (average cost for a well-engineered track is $900), promoting our albums and yours via "The Lance Monthly"; promoting yours and Lance Records' newest releases; especially Lance Records' latest release, "El Corazon de Las Cruces." and the radio stations throughout the United States that play Lance Records instrumentals, such as Clint Beechwood's University of San Diego; for promotion of our website; and funds are needed for book publishing especially our newest "The Rise and Fall of the East Mtn Softball League." 


Some of you have helped a great deal in the past in the publication of the "Lance Monthly" because of its large number of Internet readers. Just think what those large numbers of readers can do for you! 

Welcome to RvStewartProductions

Home of Lance Records, Cool Links Publishing, the Lance Monthly, and Books by Dick Stewart on a Behind-the-Scenes History of Early Rock and Roll.

THE LANCE MONTHLY

(Editor and Features Interviewer: Dick Stewart)

Volume 22, Sept/Oct 2024 Issue

IN THIS ISSUE:

THE LANCE MONTHLY

(Editor and Features Interviewer: Dick Stewart)

Volume 21, July/August 2024 Issue

IN THIS ISSUE:

THE LANCE MONTHLY

(Editor and Features Interviewer: Dick Stewart)

Volume 20, June 02, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:

50s Rockabilly,

'60s Garage Band Music, Surf and Modern Guitar Instrumentals.


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The Rise and Fall of the East Mountain Softball League is near completion, and we need to know approximately how many books RvStewartProductions needs to preorder. It will be a local release. Right now, a national release would be more than $3,500, which would be out of the question. When the book is officially released, the retail price per copy will be $34 which includes tax and shipping. However, to test the waters, RvStewartproductions is now offering advanced copies for $29.00 per copy within the United States. Buyers from other countries need to call (505) 286-0623 or email rvstewartproductions@yahoo.com for the additional shipping fee.

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  • Have a question about RV Stewart Productions?

    Can you tell me more about RV Stewart Productions? 


    Welcome to RvStewartProductions, home of Record collectibles, the Lance Monthly, Cool Links Publishing, and Lance Music Publishing. Lance Record's focus is on early rock and roll from its official birth in 1954 throughout the ‘60s with a special emphasis on early ‘60s guitar-rock instrumental styles by King Richard and the Knights and modern guitar-rock offerings by Ritch Stewart, his brother, the late Jason Stewart who sadly passed on April 15, 2021, and their father, Dick Stewart. RvStewartProductions (Record collectibles) is not a new company. 


    The spark for Record collectibles came when Albuquerque-native, Dick Stewart was bitten by the rock-and-roll bug in 1954 and wanted to do more than just listen and dance to its infectious beaHe wanted to be a contributor. 

    Guitar-rock instrumentals became his passion after listening to the late ‘50s and early ‘60s hits by George Tomsco and the Fireballs from Raton, New Mexico, and the Ventures from the Pacific Northwest. As a result, in 1961, Stewart formed the Knights that later became known as King Richard and the Knights. A few years later, Stewart composed and released a guitar instrumental titled “Precision” with his band, and it earned a number-one spot on KQEO, the leading rock-and-roll, top-40 A.M. radio station in New Mexico at the time. 


    L.A.’s Dot Records was so impressed with the instrumental’s classical piano hook that the major record label made an offer to release it nationally but sadly changed its mind when the Beatles came to the United States. Not only the Knights, but many aspiring rock-and-roll bands suffered the same fate. It was the coming of the British Invasion and the 45-vinyl record-buying teens turned their undivided attention toward the Beatles, including a slew of newly formed British bands that immediately followed. But Stewart didn’t throw in the towel. In 1965, he published the Lance Newsletter (today the Lance Monthly) in Albuquerque to help put some of the local bands, including his own, on the map. It was during this time that Stewart formed Record collectibles which immediately signed many of these local bands which showed promise. In the late ‘60s, Stewart turned his attention toward another genre of music: Mexican/America Rancheras and formed Casanova Records. He released several vinyl record albums and singles by the popular New Mexico Mexican/American bands, and he and the Knights contributed four of their own instrumental offerings. 


    One of them was their version of “El Rancho Grande” which became an instant hit in the Mexican/American market of the Southwest and continues to this day to do well with downloads and listens on the Internet. RvStewartProductions (Record collectibles) is very active today. Record collectibles continues to release CD albums, most of them instrumental with King Richard and the Knights with Dick Stewart and Ritch Stewart at the helm. Dick Stewart has also been busy writing books on the history of early rock and roll, his latest being Fourteen Unsung Pioneers Who Didn’t Get Their Due.  In addition, the Lance Monthly will once again post new issues. There’s a lot to see and much to take in at Record collectibles. So, take your time while enjoying the rest of the recently released King Richard and the Knights’ instrumental, “Phantom Riders.” When you give Record collectibles a call, you will be directly connected, so don't wait, call now! 


    How can I get in contact with someone from RV Stewart Productions (Record collectibles)? 


    You can get in touch with Record collectibles through three methods: 


    Phone for Record collectibles: 505-286-0623 


    Email for Record collectibles: rvstewartproductions@yahoo.com 


    Contact form: Use the contact form on our website to get in touch with Record collectibles. 


    Who were The Knights?


    The Knights (a.k.a. King Richard and the Knights) had its beginnings in 1961 in Albuquerque, New Mexico (U.S.A.), during a time when instrumental rock ruled the world with The Ventures and The Fireballs leading the way. Thus, the band (or combo as it was called back then) became a Ventures/Fireballs-style band, playing 40 to 50 instrumental guitar songs per gig with no vocals other than a Chuck Berry tune here and there to break the monotony. By 1964, the band finally developed an identity and released "Precision" on a little label called Red Feather Records. This guitar instrumental with a classical piano accompaniment performed by the studio engineer, Dave Bonham, became a regional hit (chiefly due to the unique combination of these two music genres) and set the record for the most time at number one for a local release on the then ruling Albuquerque, New Mexico rock-and-roll AM radio station, KQEO. But when the Beatles invaded the U.S. in Feb. of 1964, it was a bad omen for The Knights. The Knights just couldn't give up their beloved rock instrumental efforts. After a few notable vocals on John Wagner Studios' Delta Records, the band disbanded in 1967.


     When you give Record collectibles a call, you will be directly connected from someone from Record collectibles, so don't wait- call now! 

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