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In 1961, Nielsen began playing locally in Rockford, Illinois utilizing an ever-increasing collection of rare and valuable guitars.

He formed several local bands with names like The Boyz and The Grim Reapers.

Brad Carlson, later known as Bun E. Carlos, played in a rival Rockford band, the Pagans.

Finally, Nielsen formed Fuse in 1967 with Tom Peterson, later known as Tom Petersson, who had played in yet another local band called The Bo Weevils.