Earthquake Moving Company (Littleton)

Earthquake Moving Company

(Courtesy of band member Steven Moore – January 2023)

Formed in 1966, broke up in 1969.

• Ken Johnson, vocals (1966-67)
• Frank Steele, lead guitar and vocals
• Nic Leuthauser, guitar, harmonica, and vocals (died 2021)
• Steve Moore, bass, electric piano, vocals
• John Smyth, drums

Left-to-right: Steele, Johnson, Smyth, Leuthauser, Moore

Aside from Johnson, all four attended Arapahoe High School, where they played a few dances. They Performed at other gigs in the southern Denver area, and competed at a few battle of the bands.

They began as a 5-piece, then a quartet, and finally a power trio. Did mostly cover versions, but their set list included one original by Moore, who later went on to become a prominent literary critic.

Steele, Leuthauser, Smyth & Moore rehearsing in Moore’s basement

Leuthauser, Smyth, Moore at a battle of the bands sponsored by Vox