About the Comic

It’s Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll… Just Not In That Order!

“Rockin’ in 1977” is the story of Bud, Jeff, Lorraine and Robyn, four friends trying to become rock ‘n’ roll stars in the late 70s, but somehow always missing their target. Together they find the road to fame and fortune littered with it’s fair share of obstacles for their band called “Plan 9”. From sexist bar owners, to dealing with their own families, the 1977 gang faces every day challenges in their never-ending quest for a Gold record!

Dependent on part-time day jobs to help pay the bills, our quartet strides calmly day-to-day hoping that this weekend’s gig will finally bring them the big break they’ve been hoping for. If not, there’s always something good on TV. Join in on the foursome’s comic exploits as it takes them on a grand tour of Chicagoland’s greasy bars, noisy high school gyms and occasional wedding. They’ll become the next greatest thing if they can only stop watching TV.

Charles “Bud” Chambers

  • 20 years old, and plays bass guitar.
  • From Chicago’s North Side and is a Cubs fan.
  • Youngest child of 4 and the only son.
  • He has worked many odd jobs but loves music.
  • Owns a 1969 Chevy Caprice.
  • Owns a 4-track Dokoder 8140 reel-to-reel tape deck that he uses to record the band’s music.
  • Drinks a lot of Huber beer as it’s cheap.
  • Enjoys building electronic devices like amps, audio mixers, and stereos.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Bergstrom

  • 20 years old, and plays guitar.
  • Only child and life-long resident of Lombard, Illinois.
  • Parents became rich after inventing the “Bi-Cotton Rod,” a generic Q-Tip and moved to San Diego leaving Jeff a house to live in.
  • Typical rich kid, Jeff has little motivation but living with Bud has changed that.
  • Picked up first guitar at a Lafayette Electronics store.
  • Is a walking calculator.
  • Loves animals of any type and has a cool collection of rare and exotic pets in his basement.

Lorraine “Troubles” della Fazia

  • 24 years old, and is the vocalist of the group.
  • Hot-blooded Italian.
  • From Iowa, but was adopted and she’s in the process of finding her real Mother.
  • Left home at 18 with boyfriend Brad who gave her the nick-name “Troubles” as trouble seems to follow her.
  • After Brad dumped her in Boston, Lorraine hitched a ride on the next semi-truck leaving town, and ended up in Chicago.
  • Met Robyn at an open mic night at the Ground Round. Now they are roommates in the same sub-division as Bud and Jeff.

Robyn McKenna

  • 24 years old, and plays the drums.
  • Easily irritated and quick to defend her friends.
  • Family roots are from Ireland.
  • Is really good at working on cars and engines thanks to her older brothers.
  • Plays the drums like she’s beating on former boyfriend’s heads.
  • From Chicago’s South side and a die-hard White Sox fan.
  • Contrary to Bud, she has six older brothers.
  • Grew up playing “Army” and football, not with Barbie dolls.
  • Tries her best to keep everyone in the group on the same track.