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Wheezetones emerged in 1992 in Lincoln, Nebraska, birthing a sound built on tight vocal harmonies and crowd-pleasing medleys of classic American standards. Originally billed as Johnny & The Wheezetones, the group evolved into The Wheezetones, becoming a staple of Lincoln’s festival and club scenes for decades. The lineup—John Ballew, Doug Dickeson, and Paul Burner—crafted a nostalgic, approachable live act that keeps audiences singing along long after the final encore.