Classic rock was originally
conceived as a radio station broadcasting format and although loosely
defined, it generally includes the music from rock bands formed between
the early 1960's and late 1970's. The most common classic rock band
line-up is a, lead singer, lead guitar player, a rhythm guitar player,
a bass guitar player, and a drummer, although many bands also feature a
keyboardist, at least on some tracks. SOURCE
> http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Classic_rock
BBR&R's
Definition Of Classic Rock
We
define classic rock bands/artists as a band/artist that had exsisted
between the late 50's and early 80's, lets say between 1957
and 1983, and had at least a cult following
Music can be divided into many genres in many different ways.
These classifications are often arbitrary and controversial, and
closely related styles often overlap. Many do not believe that generic
classification of musical styles is possible in any logically
consistent way. Some of you may argue that a particular band or artist
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link you to a Wikipedia page for that band.
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10cc (NOTE:10cc
achieved their greatest commercial success in the 1970s. The bands
original members included Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley
and Lol Creme.
222's,
The (NOTE:The 222s were a
Canadian punk band active from 1978 to 1983. They are most famous for
their 1979 single "I Love Susan".
13th
Floor Elevators (NOTE:The
13th Floor Elevators, which existed from 1965 to 1969, included
guitarist and vocalist Roky Erickson, electric jug player Tommy Hall,
and guitarist Stacy Sutherland.
After pleading insanity in
response to drugs charges---he was arrested for possession of a single
marijuana joint---Roky Erickson was committed to a mental hospital in
1969. Roky Erickson was released from hospital in 1973 and embarked
upon a successful solo career
Stacy Sutherland was accidentally shot and killed by his
wife Bunny on August 26, 1978 during a domestic dispute.
.38
Special (NOTE:.38
Special is an American rock band that was formed by neighborhood
friends Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant in 1975 in Jacksonville,
Florida. The band's first two albums had a strong southern rock vibe.
By the early 1980s, 38 Special shifted to a more accessible arena rock
style without abandoning its southern rock roots. This shift helped to
usher in a string of successful albums and singles.
Abba (NOTE:What can I say,
Swedish bubble-gum.)
AC/DC
ACE NOTE:Ace
were a British rock music band, who enjoyed moderate success in the
1970s. They are notable for their part in the early career of Paul
Carrack, who later became famous as a solo artist, and as a member of
several other groups. Ace are best known for their 1974 US top-5 hit
single, "How Long?" The band was formed in December 1972 in Sheffield
as 'Ace Flash and the Dynamos', but this name was quickly abbreviated
to just Ace.[1] The members were assembled from various other
professional bands, and were all competent musicians.
Action, The NOTE:The
Action were an English band of the 1960s. They were part of the mod
subculture. The band were formed as "The Boys" in August 1963, in
Kentish Town, North London. After Peter Watson joined them as an
additional guitarist in 1965, they changed their name to The Action.
The original members were Reg King (lead Vocals) , Alan 'Bam' King
(lead guitar, Vocals), Mike "Ace" Evans (bass guitar,and Vocals) and
Roger Powell (drums). Shortly after their formation, they signed to
Beatles producer George Martin's Parlophone Records. Action moved
toward a mid-tempo psychedelic ballad style, and then into folk rock.
Reg King left the band in 1967, and Alan King took over as main lead
vocalist. In 1969, when signing to John Curd's Head Records, the band
was renamed by Curd Mighty Baby.
Alarm,
The NOTE:The
Alarm are an alternative rock band that emerged from North Wales in the
late 1970s. By opening for acts such as U2 and Bob Dylan, they became a
popular alternative rock band of the 1980s.
Andersen,
Eric (NOTE:
Eric
Andersen was born February 14, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In
the early 1960s, Eric Andersen was part of the Greenwich Village folk
scene in New York. He took part in the Festival Express tour across
Canada in 1970 with the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band and
others. In his lengthy career, Andersen has issued more than 25 albums.)
Angels,
The
Angels,
The(Australian band, aka: Angel
City)
Animals,
The
Apple (NOTE:
Apple
were a British psychedelic rock band. They released a single LP in
1969, titled An Apple a Day. The original vinyl version (released by
Page One Records) is now extremely hard to find. A reissue by
Repertoire Records was released in 1994, which included several bonus
songs (those being early mono versions of some of the album's tracks).)
April
Wine
Ars
Nova
Area
Code 615
Argent
Association,
The
Atlanta
Rhythm Section
Atomic
Rooster
Audience
Avengers, The (NOTE:
The
Avengers are an American rock band in the first wave of American punk
rock, formed in 1977 in San Francisco, California. Penelope Houston,
who later became a folk musician, was their singer.)
Average
White Band (NOTE:
Average
White Band (also AWB) is a Scottish funk and R&B band, who had
a
series of soul and disco hits between 1974 and 1980. They are best
known for their million selling song, "Pick Up the Pieces".)
Aynsley
Dunbar Retaliation (NOTE:
Aynsley
Thomas Dunbar (born 10 January 1946) is an English drummer. He has
worked with some of the top names in rock, Dunbar is ranked by Rolling
Stone as the twenty-seventh greatest drummer of all time. Dunbar led
the Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation which issued a number of albums.
Subsequently, Dunbar founded a short-lived progressive rock band called
Blue Whale, which debuted with a tour of Scandinavia in January 1970.
Currently, Dunbar is recording a new album of material for Direct Music
with Mickey Thomas of Starship, and musicians such as Jake E. Lee,
former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne.)
B52s, The (NOTE:
The
B-52s
are an American New Wave band, formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976. the
group includes original members, Fred Schneider (percussion, vocals),
Cindy Wilson (vocals), Kate Pierson (keyboards, vocals), Ricky Wilson
(guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums). Presenting as a positive,
enthusiastic, slightly wacky party band, the B-52s have focused on
songs telling tall tales, glorifying wild youth, or celebrating wild
romance, all set to a danceable New Wave beat.)
Babe
Ruth
Bachman-Turner
Overdrive
Back Street Crawler (NOTE:
Back
Street Crawler was a group of blues and rock musicians founded by
guitarist Paul Kossoff (ex-Free), signing to Atlantic Records (courtesy
of Ahmet Ertegün) in 1975. The band took the name from Kossoff's solo
album, Back Street Crawler. The band's progress would continually be
overshadowed by Kossoff's well publicised drug dependency. His reliance
on narcotics was common knowledge, to such a degree that the guitarist
played upon it. Ultimately, his addiction to narcotics led to his
eventual demise. the band headlined four shows at the Starwood Club,
Los Angeles. During the run of shows, Bad Company, were performing at
the Los Angeles Forum and they joined Back Street Crawler onstage
for two nights. The final night of the engagement, on March 3, 1976,
was to be the final performance of both Paul Kossoff and Back Street
Crawler. A British tour was set to commence on April 25, 1976. On March
19, Paul Kossoff died from cerebral and pulmonary edema on an overnight
flight from Los Angeles to New York. Following Kossoff's death, the
band continued under the name of Crawler.
Randy
Bachman
Bad
Company
Badfinger
/ Iveys
Baez,
Joan
Bags, The (NOTE:
he Bags
were an American rock band formed in 1977. They were one of the first
generation of punk rock bands to emerge out of Los Angeles, California.
The Bags was formed by Alice Armandariz and Patricia Morrison, who had
met at an audition for Venus and the Razorblades, Kim Fowley's next
attempt at creating a band after The Runaways had left him.
Armandariz and Morrison decided to form their own band and from this
The Bags were born. They took the band's name and their stage
names "Alice Bag" and "Pat Bag" from a gimmick that the band used
during early performances where they would perform with grocery bags
over their heads (the practice did not last, in part due to an incident
where Darby Crash of The Germs ran up on stage and ripped the bag off
Alice's head). Alice Bag was the vocalist and Pat Bag played bass. The
band was rounded out by guitar players Craig Lee and Rob Ritter, and
Terry Graham played drums.
Birds,
The (NOTE:
The
Birds were a popular rhythm and blues band in the United Kingdom during
the mid 1960s, The best known former member of The Birds is Ronnie
Wood, who went on to join Faces and later The Rolling Stones. The Birds
seemed destined for stardom with their loud rhythm-and-blues based
music, receiving equal billing with The Who at some concerts.)
Bishop,
Elvin
Black
Cat Bones (NOTE:
The
right place at the wrong time. That could be the epitaph on the
gravestone of Black Cat Bones. Having acted as unofficial house band
for a number of visiting US artists during the British Blues Boom of
the mid to late Sixties, and survived a potentially fatal line-up
change into the bargain, they finally made it to vinyl rather late in
the day..read more at Alex Gitlin.com.
Black
Oak Arkansas
Black
Pearl (NOTE:
Black
Pearl was a San-Francisco-based band that existed from the late 1960s
to the early 1970s. They released two albums, Black Pearl (1969) and
Black Pearl - Live! (1970). The band was formed after Barbarians'
singer and drummer Moulty refused to travel to Boulder, Colorado for a
two week engagement. A new drummer, Oak O'Connor, plus Mulcahy and
Fieldings, joined with ex-Barbarians Morris, Causi and Benson, all
initially based in Boston, to form Black Pearl in 1967. The band
relocated from Boston to San Francisco, after a period of time in
Colorado.
Black
Sabbath
Blackfoot
Blackfoot,
JD
Blackmore,
Ritchie(ALSO SEE: Deep Purple, Rainbow)
Black Widow (NOTE:
Black
Widow were a rock band that formed in Leicester, England in September
1969. The band were mostly known for its early use of satanic and
occult imagery in their music and stage act. The band were often
confused with the better-known heavy rock band Black Sabbath, but the
bands were only superficially similar The band originally formed in
1966 as Pesky Gee! with Kay Garrett (lead vocals), Kip Trevor (lead
vocals, guitar and harmonica), Chris Dredge (guitar), Bob Bond (bass
guitar), Clive Box (drums and piano), Jess "Zoot" Taylor (organ), Clive
Jones (saxophone and flute).[1] Jim Gannon (guitar, vocals and vibes),
replaced Dredge in Spring 1969. The band split in September 1969.
Blonde
on Blonde (NOTE:
Blonde
on Blonde was a guitar-led psychedelic rock group from South Wales. The
band was originally formed in 1967 by vocalist/guitarist Ralph Denyel,
drummer Les Hicks, bassist/organist Richard Hopkins and guitarist/sitar
player Gareth Johnson. They disbanded in early 1972. Even though they
enjoyed strong reviews from music critics and achieved massive exposure
playing before gigantic crowds at the 1969 Isle of Wight festival they
never managed to generate much in the way of sales.)
Blondie
Blood,
Sweat and Tears
Bloodrock
Bloodstone (NOTE:
Bloodstone
is a former American R&B, soul, and funk group, most popular in the
1970s and early 1980s. The band charted 13 songs between 1973 and 1984.
Formed in 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri, the group was a high school
doo-wop group, The Sinceres. By the time of their overseas relocation
in 1971, the band consisted of Melvin Webb on drums, Roger Durham on
percussion, Charles Love on guitar and vocals, Charles McCormack on
bass, Harry Williams on percussion, and Willis Draffen on guitar. The
members had renamed themselves Bloodstone, and after learning to play
their respective musical instruments, moved to Los Angeles, California.
Their eponymous first album, Bloodstone, introduced the songs, "That's
The Way We Make Our Music", and "Natural High" which reached the US
R&B Top 10, with "Natural High" reaching number 10 on the Pop
chart. Bloodstone became known for their funk/soul tracks that blended
Jimi Hendrix-styled rock music with doo-wop and gospel music
undertones. The groups other hits include, "Never Let You Go", "Outside
Woman" and "My Little Lady". Founding member Willis Draffen died on
February 8, 2002 at the age of 56.
Bloomfield,
Michael
Blue (NOTE:
Blue
is a
Scottish rock band, which was formed in Glasgow in 1973. Formed and
fronted by ex-Marmalade guitarist Nicholson. Nicholson was a member of
Marmalade between 1971 and 1973, writing fifteen songs to fulfil their
Decca recording contract, including the hits, "Cousin Norman", "Back On
The Road", and "Radancer" before he left to form Blue. He wrote the
majority of Blue's material, including their most recognised number -
"Gonna Capture Your Heart". Earlier in his life, he had been a member
of the 1960s Scottish rock outfit, The Poets.)
Blues
Brothers, The (NOTE:The
Blues Brothers are an American blues and soul revivalist band founded
in 1978 by comedians Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. The band made its
debut as the musical guest on the April 22, 1978, episode of Saturday
Night Live. The band began to take on a life beyond the confines of the
television screen, releasing an album, Briefcase Full of Blues, in
1978, and then having a Hollywood film, The Blues Brothers, created
around its characters in 1980.
After the death of Belushi in 1982,
the Blues Brothers have continued to perform with a rotation of guest
singers and other band members..)
Blues
Creation(aka: Creation) (NOTE:
Blues
Creation (later known as Creation) was a Japanese hard rock band from
the late 60s, 70s, and early 80s.)
Blue
Cheer
Blue
Oyster Cult
Blues
Image
Blues
Incorporated(Band
member Cyril Davies, Blues Incorporated site)
Blues
Magoos, The
Blues
Project, The(SEE: Al
Kooper)
Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods (NOTE: Bo
Donaldson and The Heywoods are known mainly for their 1970s hit
singles, "Billy Don't Be A Hero" and "Who Do You Think You Are". The
band was formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1965 by their leader Bo
Donaldson. They were first discovered while touring with The
Osmonds in the early 1970s and signed with Family Productions,
releasing their first single in 1972, "Special Someone", but their big
break came after moving to ABC Records and working with the record
producer Steve Barri in 1973. Although their first single with ABC,
"Deeper and Deeper," failed to make a big impression on the charts,[1]
beginning in 1974, the band released the songs "Billy Don't Be A Hero",
"Who Do You Think You Are", "The Heartbreak Kid" and "Our Last Song
Together". "Billy Don't Be A Hero" sold over three and a half million
copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in June 1974.
Bobby
Kris & The Imperials (NOTE:
Bobby
Kris
& The Imperials were a popular '60s Toronto folk-rock band. In
early 1966, the group opened for Wilson Pickett at Toronto’s Masonic
Temple (when Jimi Hendrix was his guitarist) and supported The Beach
Boys in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay). In the spring of 1967 the band
started to fragment. Martynec left to form Kensington Market in May and
was replaced by former Majestics keyboard player Jimmy Oskirko. By
September, however, it was all over. Fisher and MacBain left to join
Bruce Cockburn’s Flying Circus. Kris replaced Jimmy Livingston in
Livingston's Journey in late October while Davis subsequently joined
3's a Crowd in December.
Boogie Kings, The (NOTE:
The Boogie Kings (also known as
The Fabulous Boogie Kings) are an American Cajun swamp pop and blue
eyed soul supergroup. The band formulated in Eunice, Louisiana in
1955 as teenagers first consisting members Doug Ardoin, Skip Morris,
Bert Miller, Bryan Leger, and Harris Miller. As their popularity
soared, the band became the first Caucasian band to perform music
specifically recorded by black people.[1] In early 1965, they
released their first self-titled album on the Jin label and recorded at
Floyd Soileau's studio in Ville Plaatte, Louisiana. The Boogie Kings
have had different members throughout the decades. Today, the original
members are still in the band, including three new members called The
New Breed.
Booker
T. & the M.G.'s (NOTE:
Booker
T. & the M.G.'s are an instrumental R&B band that was
influential in shaping the sound of Southern Soul and Memphis Soul. The
group was one of the most prolific, respected, and imitated of their
era. By the mid-1960s, bands on both sides of the Atlantic were trying
to sound like Booker T. & the M.G.'s
Boomtown Rats, The (NOTE:
The Boomtown Rats were an Irish
punk rock band that had a series of UK hits between 1977 and 1980. They
were led by vocalist Bob Geldof. All six members were originally from
Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Formed under the name "The Nightlife
Thugs," the group agreed on the name change to the "Boomtown Rats"
after a gang that Geldof read about in Woody Guthrie's autobiography,
Bound for Glory. They became a notable band, but one whose
accomplishments were overshadowed by the charity work of frontman Bob
Geldof, a former journalist with the NME magazine.
Bonzo
Dog Doo-Dah Band (NOTE:
The
Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band (also known as The Bonzo Dog Band, The Bonzo Dog
Dada Band and, colloquially, as "The Bonzos") are a band created by a
group of British art-school denizens of the 1960s. Combining elements
of music hall, trad jazz, psychedelic rock, and avant-garde art. The
first album was recorded on a four-track tape recorder, as
was
typical for 1967. Due to the limited number of tracks, most of the
non-band "personnel" are simply faded in and out, and few notice they
are absent in the later stages of the track.
Boston
Bowie,
David
Box
Tops, The
Bramlett,
Delaney
& Bonnie
Brainbox
Brainticket (NOTE:Brainticket
originally formed in 1968, consisting of members of Swiss, German, and
Italian descent. Although members came and went during their tenure,
the most popular lineup consisted of Joel Vandroogenbroeck (organ,
flute), Ron Bryer (guitar), Werni Frohlich (bass), Cosimo Lampis
(drums), Wolfgang Paap (tabla), Dawn Muir (vocals), Carole Muriel
(vocals, zither), and Hellmuth Kolbe (potentiometers, generators, and
sound effects). Brainticket issued three albums before disbanding, but
they resurfaced in the early '80s with a pair of albums before
disappearing once more. In June 2000, another album titled "Alchemic
Universe" came out of the collective.
Bread
Brewer
and Shipley
Bromberg,
David
Brown,
James
(NOTE:
In
1968 after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Brown
released 'Say it Loud - Im Black and Im Proud' following pressure from
fans to take a stance on the civil rights movement, an issue he had
avoided up until this point. It became an anthem of the civil rights
movement. Brown later said of it in his 1986 autobiography “The song is
obsolete now... But it was necessary to teach pride then, and I think
the song did a lot of good for a lot of people....)
Budgie (NOTE:Budgie
formed in 1967 under the name Hills Contemporary Grass. Their original
line-up consisted of Burke Shelley on vocals and bass, Tony Bourge on
guitar and vocals, and Ray Phillips on drums. After performing several
gigs in 1968, the band changed their name to Budgie. They are widely
considered as one of the first heavy metal bands, preceding other
influential bands such as Judas Priest. The band has been noted as
"among the heaviest metal of its day". Notable Budgie songs include
"Breadfan", "Crash Course In Brain Surgery", "Parents", "I Turned To
Stone" and "Napoleon Bona - Parts 1 & 2".
Buffalo
Springfield
Buffett, Jimmy
Burdon,
Eric
Burke,
Solomon (NOTE:
Solomon Burke is an American Grammy Award-winning
singer/songwriter. During the half-century that he has performed, he
has drawn from his roots: gospel, soul, and blues, as well as
developing his own style in a time when R&B, and rock
were
still in their infancy. Burke is revered by some of the most respected
big acts as a pioneer and member of the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame.)
Cafferty,
John / John
Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
Camel
Canned
Heat
Cannibal & The Headhunters (NOTE:
Cannibal & The Headhunters
were an American band originating from East Los Angeles, that is known
for being one of the first Mexican-American groups to have a national
hit record, "Land of a Thousand Dances", recorded on the RAMPART label.
They were also the opening act for The Beatles' second American tour,
backed up by the King Curtis band. The group was founded by Frankie
"Cannibal" Garcia in 1964; the other group members were Joe "Yo Yo"
Jaramillo, Bobby "Rabbit" Jaramillo and Richard "Scar" Lopez. Barely
out of high school, they came from Ramona Gardens and Estrada Courts
Housing Projects of East Los Angeles, and were inspired by the African
American doo wop groups in their neighborhoods. This group toured
recorded and performed together for only 18 months before they broke up
due to personal conflicts.
Captain
Beyond
Caravan
Cargoe
Carpenters,
The
Casey
Jones and The Engineers
Cashman
& West
Castaways,
The
Cat
Mother and The All Night Newsboys (NOTE:
Cat
Mother and The All Night Newsboys was an American musical group,
originally formed in New York City, They were most active in the late
1960s and early 1970s. The band was particularly notable for releasing
a Top 40 hit in the summer of 1969, reaching no. 21 on the U.S.
Billboard Pop Chart, with the rock and roll medley "Good Old Rock 'n'
Roll".)
Chad
and Jeremy
Chambers Brothers, The
Chapin, Harry
Charlie
Cheap
Trick
Chicago
Chicken
Shack (NOTE:
Chicken
Shack are a British blues
band, founded in the late 1960s by Andy Silvester (bass guitar) and
Stan Webb (guitar and vocals), with Alan Morley (drums) and later
joined by Christine Perfect (vocals and keyboards), Chicken Shack
enjoyed modest commercial success, with Christine Perfect being voted
Best Female Vocalist in the Melody Maker polls, two years running.
Although Chicken Shack went through several subsequent incarnations,
they never equalled their earlier successes. Webb remains as their only
constant band member.
Clash,
The (NOTE:
The
Clash were an English punk band that formed in 1976 as part of the
original wave of British punk rock. In January 2003, the band—including
original drummer Terry Chimes—were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked The Clash number 30 on their
list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.)
Cockney
Rebel, Steve Harley & (NOTE:
Steve
Harley & Cockney Rebel are an English rock band from the early
1970s. Their music covers a range of styles from pop to progressive
rock. Over the years they have had five albums in the UK Albums Chart
and twelve singles in the UK Singles Chart. Steve Harley grew up in
London's New Cross area and attended Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham
College. His musical career began in the late 1960s when he was busking
(with John Crocker aka Jean-Paul Crocker) and performing his own songs,
some of which were later recorded by him and the band. After an initial
stint as a music journalist, the original Cockney Rebel was formed when
Harley hooked up with his former folk music partner, Crocker (fiddle /
mandolin / guitar) in 1972.
Collective
Consciousness Society, aka CSS
Collins,
Allen / The Allen Collins Band
Collins,
Phil
Cold
Blood(aka :Lydia Pense and Cold Blood) (NOTE:
Cold
Blood is a long-standing soul-rock-jazz band founded in the San
Francisco East Bay area. They have also gone by the name "Lydia Pense
and Cold Blood" due to the popularity of their lead singer, Lydia Pense.)
Colosseum
Commander
Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen
Cooper,
Alice
Corea,
Chick
Count
Five
Country
Joe and the Fish (NOTE:
Their
biggest hit was the anti-war "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag", which
debuted the same year as the band, but became best known after Country
Joe's solo acoustic performance of it at Woodstock.)
Crickets,
The (NOTE:
The
Crickets are a rock & roll band from Lubbock, Texas, formed by
singer/songwriter Buddy Holly in the 1950s. Their first hit record was
"That'll Be the Day", released in 1957. As the Crickets recalled in
John Goldrosen's book The Buddy Holly Story, they were inspired by
other groups named after birds , and then they thought of insects,
apparently unaware of the Bronx R&B vocal group The Crickets,
who
recorded for Jay-Dee. It is worth noting that they almost chose the
name "Beetles". Years later, The Beatles chose their band name partly
in homage to The Crickets.
crosby,
The
Croce,
Jim
Crosby,
David
Crosby-Nash
Crosby,
Stills and Nash
Crosby,
Stills, Nash & Young
Crow
Crowbar
Crowfoot (NOTE:
Crowfoot
was an American rock trio. The original line-up featured Russell
DaShiell, Doug Killmer and Rick Jaeger. The group originally formed in
1964 under the name "The Beau Gentry" as a Melbourne, Florida based
high-school cover band. They were discovered by manager Ken Adamany who
arranged a successful 1966 tour through the U.S. mid-west. On the
strength of this tour, the band decided to relocate to the area and
build upon the fan base they had established. In December 1968,
DaShiell, Killmer and Jaegar decided to relocate again, this time to
the San Francisco Bay area in the hopes that exposure in the burgeoning
Bay area music scene would lead them to a recording contract. Lance
Massey chose to leave the band at this time and settle in Wisconsin.
The remaining band members renamed themselves, "Crowfoot".
Daddy Cool (NOTE: Daddy
Cool is an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1970 with the
original line-up of Wayne Duncan (bass, Vocals), Ross Hannaford (lead
guitar, bass, vocals), Ross Wilson (lead vocals, rhythm guitar,
harmonica) and Gary Young (drums, vocals) . Their debut single "Eagle
Rock" was released in May 1971 and stayed at number 1 on the Australian
singles chart for ten weeks. Daddy Cool's music featured 1950s Doo-wop
style rock cover versions and originals which were mostly written by
Wilson. Their second album was Sex, Dope, Rock'n'Roll: Teenage Heaven
from January 1972 and reached the Top Ten
Daniels,
Charlie / Charlie Daniels Band
Dantalian's
Chariot (NOTE:
Dantalian's
Chariot were a British psychedelic rock band that formed in 1967. Led
by keyboardist and bandleader Zoot Money, and also featuring Andy
Summers (later of The Police). they are best remembered for their live
performances, which featured early psychedelic light shows. The group
disbanded in April 1968, with Summers going on to join the Soft Machine
and Money joining Eric Burdon & The Animals.)
Denny,
Sandy(ALSO SEE: Fairport Convention,
of which she was a member) (NOTE:
has
been described as "the pre-eminent British folk rock singer". also
noted for her duet with Robert Plant on the song "The Battle of
Evermore" from Led Zeppelin's fourth album released in 1971. She
remains to this day the only guest vocalist on a Led Zeppelin album.)
Deviants,
The (NOTE:
The
Deviants were an English
rock group originally active in the late 1960s. The Deviants have been
described as a transition between classic British psych and the
Punk/Heavy Metal aesthetic of the 1970s. They were the first act to
ever be introduced as a Punk rock band by the underground DJ Jeff
Dexter at Tiles Club in London’s Oxford Street, August 15 1967.)
Diddley,
Bo
Dire
Straits
Donovan
Doobie
Brothers, The
Doors, The
Doug
and the Slugs (NOTE:
Doug
and the Slugs are a
Canadian new-wave/power-pop band based in Vancouver. The group was
formed in 1977 and was most active throughout the 1980s. After some
turnover amongst Slugs in the early months, the lineup stabilized by
1978, and for the entirety of their recording career (1978–1992), Doug
& The Slugs consisted of lead vocalist Doug Bennett, guitarists
Richard Baker and John Burton, keyboardist Simon Kendall, bassist Steve
Bosley and drummer John "Wally" Watson.)
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Dovers,
The (NOTE:
The
Dovers were an American garage rock band of the mid-1960s. The Dovers
were an example of mid-1960s folk rock and pop, heavily influenced by
the British Invasion and American groups such as The Byrds. The Dovers
went largely unnoticed by music collectors until garage rock
compilation albums were released in the late 1970s and early
1980s. A cult following developed around the group, who became known
among collectors for their catchy songs and wistful vocals. "What Am I
Going To Do" is available on Rhino Records' Nuggets box set. "She's Not
Just Anybody" is available on Pebbles 8, Southern California 1. The
group's original bass player, Laudewig, died in the 1980s.)
Easybeats,
The (NOTE:
The
Easybeats were a rock and
roll band from Australia. They formed in Sydney in late 1964
and
split at the end of 1969. They are regarded as the greatest Australian
pop band of the 1960s and were the first Australian rock and roll act
to score an international rock hit with their 1966 single "Friday on My
Mind". All five founding members were from families who had migrated to
Australia from Europe: lead singer Stevie Wright and drummer Gordon
Henry "Snowy" Fleet were from England; rhythm guitarist George Young
was from Scotland; lead guitarist Harry Vanda and bassist Dick Diamonde
were from the Netherlands. During 1965 and early 1966 they released a
string of hit singles, all co-written by Young and Wright.
Edgar
Broughton Band, The (NOTE:
The
Edgar Broughton Band, founded in 1968 in Warwick, England, is an
English progressive rock group. The band started their career as a
blues group under the name of The Edgar Broughton Blues Band,
playing to a dedicated but limited following in the region around their
hometown of Warwick. However, when the band began to lean towards the
emerging psychedelic movement, dropping the 'Blues' from their name as
well as their music, The first single was followed by the Broughtons'
first album, Wasa Wasa, and after a series of free concerts, many
performed on the back of trucks and in the face of police harassment,
the Broughtons entered into an attempt to capture their ferocious live
sound on record by organising a performance at Abbey Road on 9 December
1969. Only one track was released at the time: a rendition of "Out,
Demons Out!", an adaptation of The Fugs' song "Exorcising The Demons
Out Of The Pentagon", which had become the band's set-closer and
anthem. The rest of the recording was lost until its rediscovery and
release in a remixed form in 2004 as Keep Them Freaks a Rollin': Live
at Abbey Road 1969.
Edgar
Winter Group (NOTE:
Edgar
Winter is a Scientologist. He produced, arranged, and performed on the
album Mission Earth (1986). This album's words and music were written
by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. Hubbard is said to have left
detailed instructions and audio tapes for the musicians and producers
to follow when making the album.)
Egan,
Walter
Electric
Flag
Electric
Light Orchestra
Electric
Prunes, The
Elephant's Memory
Elf (NOTE:
Elf was
a blues-rock band founded in 1967 by Ronnie James Dio, keyboardist Doug
Thaler, drummer Gary Driscoll, and guitarists Nick Pantas and David
Feinstein (Dio's cousin).
In 2009, Ronnie James Dio spoke to Classic Rock magazine
about the possibility of an Elf reunion in the future. On May 16, 2010,
singer Ronnie James Dio passed away from stomach cancer,)
Emerson,
Lake and Palmer
Esquires,
The (NOTE:
The
Esquires were a Canadian band, based in Ottawa, active from 1962 to
1967. The Esquires were co-founded by Clint Hierlihy and Gary Comeau,
while both were still in high school. The band developed a strong local
following during the 1962-1963 period. The Esquires were signed to
Capitol Records in 1963, and are considered to have been the first
Canadian pop band to be signed to a major label,)
Family (NOTE:
Family
were an English rock band that formed in Late 1966 and disbanded in
October 1973. They have been described as an "odd band loved by a small
but rabid group of fans". Family formed in Late 1966 in Leicester,
England from the remaining members of a group that was previously known
as The Farinas.)
Fifth
Dimension, The
Fifth
Estate, The (NOTE:
The
Fifth Estate was a rock n roll band originally formed in Stamford,
Connecticut as The D-Men in early 1964. They changed their name to "The
Fifth Estate," after an underground magazine they discovered while in
Chicago on a blues club tour. The Fifth Estate magazine was and
continues to be anarchic and quite anti-establishment. That sounded
good to them at the time. The original five member band lineup was
consistent for six years and in that time recorded about 100 songs,
released 13 singles, one album, had another album ready which was not
released then, and they played live and did TV shows continually. Sam
and Dave jumped on stage and sang Soul Man with them at one of their
theater shows.)
Firefall
Five
Man Electrical Band
Flames,
The
Flamin'
Groovies, The (NOTE:
The
Flamin' Groovies were an American rock music band of the 1960s and
1970s. They began in San Francisco in 1965, founded by Ron Greco, Cyril
Jordan and Roy Loney. The group have been called one of the forerunners
to punk rock.)
Flower
Travellin' Band (NOTE:
Flower
Travellin' Band is a
Japanese Heavy Psych outfit that was first active in the late 1960s and
early 1970s. The band was initially started as a side-project by Yuya
Uchida when he returned to Japan after visiting his friend John Lennon
in England in the mid 60s, where he was introduced to various upcoming
artists such as Cream, and Jimi Hendrix. Yuya wanted to introduce their
work to a Japanese audience, and formed the "Flowers" as a cover band
with various group sounds musicians, and two vocalists; male singer
Chiba Hiroshi, and female singer Remi Aso. They became friends with the
Canadian band Lighthouse, and relocated to Canada where they performed
with artists such as Dr. John, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and
in
1973 were billed to perform with the Rolling Stones throughout their
Japanese tour, however all concerts were canceled when Mick Jaggers
visa was rejected due to a drug conviction.
Flying
Burrito Brothers
Flying
Circus, The (NOTE:
The
Flying Circus were a short-lived Toronto-based group fronted by
singer/songwriter, Bruce Cockburn. The band, which was active between
late 1967 and early 1968, also featured Neil Merryweather and future
Mapleoak members, Marty Fisher and Gordon MacBain.)
Freedom (NOTE:
Freedom
was a psychedelic rock band active in the late 1960s and early 1970s,
formed initially by members of Procol Harum. Freedom were a cult band,
never quite making it to the very top of British Rock. It wasn't a
question of lack of ability, as much as just sheer lack of luck..)
Frost,
The (NOTE:
The
Frost were an American rock band from Alpena, Michigan in the late
1960s, led by singer-guitarist Dick Wagner, who went on to play with
Ursa Major, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, David Bowie, Dan Page and Kevin
Ulgenalp in the 1970s. here have been several Frost reunion concerts
over the years, especially while Dick Wagner still lived and performed
in Michigan. The reunions have included Wagner, Hartman and Rigg..)
Full
Tilt Boogie Band (originally called Full Tillt
Boogie Band)(ALSO SEE: Janis
Joplin) (NOTE:
Full
Tilt Boogie Band was a rock band originally headed by guitarist John
Till (the two "Ls" being a play on the spelling of Till's last name)
and then by Janis Joplin until her death in 1970. The band was composed
of Till, pianist Richard Bell, bassist Brad Campbell, drummer Clark
Pierson, and organist Ken Pearson. Till convinced Joplin to hire his
Full Tillt Boogie band in its entirety, and he agreed to drop one of
the "L's" from its name, thus creating Joplin's Full Tilt Boogie
backing band.)
Gamma (NOTE:
Gamma
was a band formed by guitarist Ronnie Montrose and singer Davey
Pattison in San Francisco in 1979. They released four albums. Their
debut album Gamma 1 was released in 1979 and reached #131 on
the
Billboard Album charts, totalling 17 weeks on the survey. Gamma scored
a hit single with "I'm Alive" which got to #60 on Billboard's Singles
charts. The original lineup of Ronnie Montrose (guitars), Davey
Pattison (vocals), Alan Fitzgerald (bass), Jim Alcivar (keyboards) and
Skip Gillette (drums) recorded this album.)
Genesis
Gentle
Giant
Gentrys,
The
Gerry
& the Pacemakers
Goddo (NOTE:
Goddo
is a Canadian band formed in 1975. Goddo had mixed major
label
success from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s. After reforming in 1989,
they revived their career with several new studio and 'best of'
packages. Goddo is currently signed to Bullseye Records Of Canada and
continue to celebrate more than 30 years in the business. In 1980,
Goddo were slapped with a lifetime ban from the The Forum at Ontario
Place in Toronto, Ontario, after an over-sold show lead to a riot at
the general admission facility.)
Golden
Earring (NOTE:
Golden
Earring are a Dutch rock
band, founded in 1961 in The Hague by 13-year-old George Kooymans and
his 15-year-old neighbour, Rinus Gerritsen as the Golden Earrings (the
's' was dropped in 1969). Golden Earring have sold millions of albums
worldwide, and they are one of the longest existing rock bands in the
world that are still performing today in the same line up. 2010 marks
the release of a new studio album.)
Goldie
& the Gingerbreads (NOTE:
Goldie
& the Gingerbreads was an American female rock band from 1962
to
1967. They were the first all-female rock band signed to a major record
label. Whereas most female bands were ignored by the big record labels
and rarely attracted live audiences, the quartet of Ginger Bianco,
Margo Lewis, Carol MacDonald and Goldie Zelkowitz (later known as Genya
Ravan) were among the first to break into a domain dominated by men.
They were signed to Decca in 1963 and to Atlantic in 1964.
Gong (NOTE:
Gong
are a Franco-British progressive/psychedelic rock band formed in 1967,
by Australian musician Daevid Allen. Their music has also been
described as space rock. Other notable band members include Allan
Holdsworth, Tim Blake, Didier Malherbe, Pip Pyle, Gilli Smyth, Steve
Hillage, Mike Howlett and Pierre Moerlen. Others who have, albeit
briefly, played in Gong include Bill Bruford, Brian Davison and Chris
Cutler.)
Good
Rats
Goose
Creek Symphony (NOTE:
GCS was
/ is a band with a hippie attitude, and music that hippie chicks
loved / love to dance to.)
Grand
Funk Railroad
Grass Roots, The
Grateful
Dead, The
Grease
Band, The (NOTE:
The
Grease Band was a rock band that evolved out of Joe Cocker's backing
band. They recorded two albums in the 1970s. They are probably most
widely known for their performance of The Beatles song, "With a Little
Help from My Friends", with Joe Cocker at the Woodstock Festival in
1969. The keyboard player was Chris Stainton, The bassist was Alan
Spenner, Drummer Bruce Rowland, and Henry McCullough was the lead
guitarist, a role he later occupied in Paul McCartney's Wings, and
continues today as a solo artist.
Greg
Kihn Band, The (NOTE:
Joe
Satriani is a former member of The GKB.)
Grinderswitch (NOTE:
Grinderswitch
was an American southern rock band. They recorded a number of albums
for Capricorn Records in the 1970s, but never achieved the same
widespread recognition enjoyed by some of the label's other artists.
The nucleus of the band for most of its lifetime consisted of Paul
Hornsby (keyboards), Dru Lombar (guitar, vocal), Joe Dan Petty (bass
guitar, vocals), Rick Burnett (drums) and Larry Howard (guitar, vocal).
The lineup for their first album was augmented by Dicky Betts (guitar)
and Jai Johanny Johanson (congas))
Group
1850 (NOTE:
was
a
Dutch psychedelic rock band, founded in 1964 in The Hague by the name
Klits and renamed Group 1850 in 1966. Their debut album, Agemo's Trip
To Mother Earth, appeared in late 1968. In The Netherlands its sleeve
had a 3-D image on the cover, and came with a pair of 3-D glasses..)
Gryphon (NOTE:
Gryphon
- A British rock band of the 1970s, best known for their unusual
Medieval sound and instrumentation..)
Guess
Who, The
Gun,
The (NOTE:
The
Gun
was a late 1960s British rock guitar trio, who scored a single British
Top Ten hit, "Race With The Devil" and recorded two albums before
disbanding. The Gun were renamed in 1967 from The Knack, formed by
guitarist/vocalist Paul Gurvitz. The Knack changed its name with the
development of a psychedelic style in the spring/summer of 1966,
performing at the final UFO Club concerts with bands such as Pink
Floyd, Arthur Brown, Tomorrow. Recording sessions at Olympic Studios
produced the unreleased single "Lights On The Wall".
Harlequin (NOTE:
Harlequin is a Canadian rock band that formed in Winnipeg in 1975 and
lasted until the mid-1980s. In 2004, the band reformed briefly as
Harlequin II.)
Hullaballoos, The (NOTE:
The
Hullaballoos were one of the original British Invasion bands. They are
best known for their 1965 cover of Buddy Holly's, "I'm Gonna Love You
Too". They formed in 1965, and were not named after the American,
Hullabaloo, television programme. Instead their name came from the city
of Hull, England, whence they hailed. The band originally consisted of
Geoffrey Mortimer (bass guitar), Harry Dunn (drums), Ricky Knight (lead
singer and rhythm guitar) and Andrew Wooten (lead guitar). They all
sang harmony vocals. In May 2010, original members (Knight, Dunn, and
Wooten) re-united for one-off concert. Mortimer was unable to attend,
due to health reasons.
Ian
Gillan Band, The(Official Ian Gillan website) (NOTE:
The
Ian
Gillan Band was a jazz-rock fusion band formed by Deep Purple singer
Ian Gillan in 1975. After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, Ian Gillan had
retired from the music business to pursue other business ventures,
These ventures all ended in failure. This fact, combined with a warm
reception to his guest appearance at the Butterfly Ball in 1975
prompted him to resume a singing career and form a new band. He
recruited guitarist Ray Fenwick, bass player John Gustafson, keyboard
player Mike Moran and Elf drummer Mark Nauseef. In 1978 Ian Gillan
dissolved the band but retained Colin Towns and formed a new band
called simply Gillan. A live album was released after the breakup.)
Ides
of March, The
Idle
Race, The
If (NOTE:
Referred
to by Billboard as "unquestionably the best of the so-called jazz-rock
bands", If was a seminal band formed in 1969 as Britain’s answer to the
pioneering U.S. bands Blood, Sweat and Tears and Chicago. Like early
pioneers "Chicago"," If" were difficult to classify with any of their
contemporaries; they seemed out of place wherever they played, and were
considered too jazzy when billed with groups with more of a rock
orientation, and too bluesy or loud when billed with more jazz-oriented
bands.)
Iggy
Pop & The Stooges (NOTE:
Iggy
Pop
was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, April 21, 1947. And was raised in a
trailer park in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He began his music career as a
drummer in different high school bands in Ann Arbor, Michigan. One band
was the Iguanas, from the name of which he adopted his future moniker
Iggy.
Illinois
Speed Press, The
Illusion,
The(USA)
Incredible
String Band, The
International
Submarine Band, The
Iron
Butterfly
Iron
Maiden NOTE:
Iron
Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London,
formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris. Since their inception, the
group have released a collective total of thirty-one albums: fifteen
studio albums; seven live albums; four EPs; and five compilations. As
one of the most successful heavy metal bands in history, Iron Maiden
have sold over 75 million records under EMI and a total of over 100
million records worldwide with almost no radio or television support.
Jackson
Heights NOTE:
Jackson Heights were a band led by bassist and vocalist Lee Jackson
that ran from 1970 to 1973.)
Jade
Warrior NOTE:
Jade Warrior are a British group that were formed in 1970, originally
evolving out of a band named July. The founding members were Tony Duhig
(guitar), Jon Field (flute, percussion, keyboards), and Glyn Havard
(vocals, bass). In 2008 Jade Warrior, released their fourteenth studio
album NOW.)
Jaggerz,
The
James
Gang, The
James,
Tommy / Tommy James and the Shondells
Jay
and the Americans
Jefferson
Airplane
Jerry
Lee Lewis
Jethro
Tull
Jett,
Joan
Jo
Jo Gunne
Joel,
Billy
Johnny
Winter(SEE: Winter, Johnny)
John,
Elton
Jon
and Lee & The Checkmates NOTE:
Jon and Lee & The Checkmates, spearheaded Toronto’s vibrant
R&B
scene during the mid ‘60s. Originally known as Lee Jackson and The
Checkmates, the initial line up was formed at a Toronto high school
during 1962 by singer Michael Ferry, who subsequently assumed the stage
name Lee Jackson. The rest of the band consisted of guitarist Al
Dorsey, bass player Dave McDermitt, drummer Paul Carrier and (briefly)
a saxophone player called Hilmar.)
Joplin, Janis
Journey
Juicy
Lucy NOTE:
Juicy Lucy are a
blues-rock band formed in 1969. Original members were
vocalist Ray Owen, steel guitarist Glenn Ross Campbell, and saxophone
player Chris Mercer. The group later recruited guitarist Neil Hubbard,
bassist Keith Ellis, and drummer Pete Dobson. Over time there were many
line-up changes. The modern day Juicy Lucy played the Cambridge Rock
Festival (2007) and have a formidable live reputation..)
Judas
Priest
Junior
Walker & the All Stars NOTE:Junior
Walker & the All Stars were signed to the Motown label in the
1960s, and became one of the label's signature acts. Walker was born
Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr. and grew up in South Bend, Indiana. His
saxophone style was the anchor for the band's overall sound. The other
original members of the group were drummer Tony Washington, guitarist
Willie Woods, and keyboardist Vic Thomas. Junior Walker died on
November 23, 1995 in Battle Creek, Michigan of cancer at the age of 64.)
Kensington
Market NOTE:Kensington
Market was a Toronto based rock band, active from 1967–1969.
Named after a downtown Toronto neighbourhood, it was formed by
singer/songwriter and guitarist Keith McKie, with guitarist and pianist
Gene Martynec, bass player Alex Darou, and drummer Jimmy Watson.
Singer/songwriter Luke Gibson was added later in 1967, and the
synthesizer player John Mills-Cockell was a member in 1969. Although it
was short lived and did not enjoy great commercial success, Kensington
Market was one of the first Canadian rock bands to develop a style –
texturally complex, lyrically eloquent – independent of US and British
models.)
Kentucky
Headhunters, The NOTE:The
Kentucky Headhunters is an American country rock band. It was founded
in 1968 as Itchy Brother, which comprised brothers Richard Young
(rhythm guitar, vocals) and Fred Young (drums) along with Greg Martin
(lead guitar, vocals) and Anthony Kenney (bass guitar, vocals). The
Young brothers and Martin began performing as The Kentucky Headhunters
in 1986, adding brothers Ricky Lee Phelps (lead vocals, harmonica) and
Doug Phelps (bass guitar, backing vocals) to the membership.
Kings,
The NOTE:The
Kings are a Canadian band formed in the 1970s, best known for their
1980 North American hit "This Beat Goes On/Switchin' To Glide". The
original lineup included David Diamond (bass, lead vocals), Sonny Keyes
(keyboards, vocals), Max Styles (drums), and Mister Zero (guitar) with
Mister Zero and David Diamond serving as the main songwriters with
contributions from Sonny Keyes. The Kings were originally known as
WhistleKing and rehearsed, performed club gigs, and wrote a
considerable number of songs for more than three years.)
King,
Ben E. NOTE:Benjamin
Earl King, better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He
is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me," a
U.S. Top 10 hit in both 1961 and 1987 and a #1 hit in the UK in 1987,
and as one of the principal lead singers of the R&B vocal group
The
Drifters.)
Legs
Diamond (NOTE:Legs Diamond are a
rock
and roll band that has often been called "The American Deep Purple".
They formed in Los Angeles, California in the mid 1970s and
released their self-titled debut album for Mercury Records in 1977. The
original band broke up in 1980 after three popular albums, but reformed
in 1984 after their original albums had begun to acquire a cult
following. The new lineup released several more albums and continued to
perform throughout the 1990s and 2000s. In 2005, original frontman Rick
Sanford was replaced by ex-Montrose and Wild Horses vocalist
John Levesque, and the band released their latest album, "Diamonds Are
Forever", in 2006. Original members include Roger Romeo (guitar),
Michael Prince (keyboards/rhythm guitar), and Jeff Poole (percussion).
Legs Diamond is one of the few original rock bands that has released
albums in each of the last four decades.
Lemon
Pipers, The
Lindisfarne
Link Wray and his Ray Men(Induct Link Wray) (NOTE:Frederick
Lincoln "Link" Wray Jr (May 2, 1929 – November 5, 2005) was an American
rock and roll guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer. Wray was
noted for pioneering a new sound for electric guitars, as exemplified
in his hit 1958 instrumental "Rumble", by Link Wray and his Ray Men,
which pioneered an overdriven, distorted electric guitar sound, and
also for having, "invented the power chord, the major modus operandi of
modern rock guitarist,"[1] "and in doing so fathering," or making
possible, "punk and heavy rock". Rolling Stone included Link at number
67 on their list of the 100 greatest guitarist of all time.
Lollipop
Shoppe, The (NOTE:The
Lollipop Shoppe were a 1960s psychedelic garage rock band from
Portland, Oregon (USA). They were originally known as The Weeds and
featured Fred Cole. The band's actual recordings, including the 1968 LP
Just Colour, are hardly bubblegum, but instead a mix of garage rock and
psychedelia.)
Lomax, Jackie(ALSO SEE: The Undertakers)
Love
Lovin'
Spoonful, The
Lower
East Side Band, The (NOTE:The
Lower East Side Band is an American rock band from Manhattan, New York.
Formed originally as a backup band for David Peel, the band originally
consisted of Harold Black and Billy Jo White. They performed with David
Peel on the "Have a Marijuana" album conceptualized by Danny Fields as
a collection of drinking songs for pot smokers. By the mid 1970s, all
the original band members had been replaced. They performed at the
first Manhattan New York City Smoke-in hosted by the Yippies, as well
as the first Washington DC Smoke-In, which was broadcast on both
television and radio. The Lower East Side band was part of the Plastic Ono Band that appeared on the David
Frost Show with John Lennon and Yoko Ono.)
Lucifer's
Friend (NOTE:Lucifer's
Friend was a 1970s German rock band. Allmusic author, Eduardo
Rivadavia, noted the group as, "early practitioners of heavy metal and
progressive rock."They also incorporated elements of jazz into their
music. The band have also been cited as one of the pioneers of doom
metal. The British-born John Lawton was vocalist for a group
called Stonewall. Peter Hecht, Dieter Horns, Peter Hesslein, and
Joachim Reitenbach were members of a band called the German Bonds. The
five joined together to record an album under the band name of Asterix
in 1970, then changed their name to Lucifer's Friend and continued
under that name.)
lyme
and cybelle(ALSO SEE: Warren Zevon) (NOTE:
lyme and cybelle
was a short-lived male/female folk/pop duo formed by
Warren Zevon and Violet Santangelo, early 1964. The two met while
attending Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California, and became
close platonic friends and quickly found they shared musical interests,
singing songs by The Beatles. They soon formed a musical partnership.
Zevon took the stage name of Stephen lyme, while Santangelo called
herself cybelle. The pair fashioned their names in lower case in the
style of American poet e.e. cummings.)
Manhattan
Transfer, The (NOTE:
The
Manhattan
Transfer is an American vocal music group. There have been two
manifestations of the group, with Tim Hauser being the only person to
be part of both. The first manifestation of the group was established
during 1969 in New York city, with Tim Hauser, Erin Dickins, Marty
Nelson, Gene Pistilli, and Pat Rosalia. The current group (still
together as of 2010) was founded during 1972 by Tim Hauser and singers
Alan Paul, Janis Siegel, and Laurel Massé.
Merryweather (NOTE:
Merryweather
was a late sixties Canadian rock band that relocated to California in
the autumn of 1968 and recorded for Capitol Records. The band was led
by singer/bass player Neil Merryweather and most of the band
subsequently formed Salt and Pepper with Rick James.
Miller,
Steve / Steve Miller Band
Mind
Garage (NOTE:
Formed
in 1967 Mind Garage is a five-man psychedelic rock and roll band from
Morgantown, West Virginia, and progenitor of Christian rock music.)
Misunderstood, The (NOTE:
The Misunderstood were a psychedelic rock band
originating from
Riverside, California in the mid-1960s. The band moved to
London
early in their career, and although they recorded only a handful of
songs before being forced to disband, they are considered highly
influential in the then-emerging genre.)
Missing Links, The (NOTE: The
Missing Links were an Australian R&B group from the mid-1960s
who were renowned for their (for the time) outrageously long hair and
especially for their adventurous musical style, which influenced many
later Australian groups, including The Saints. Long considered a holy
grail to collectors, their self titled 1965 LP was re-issued by Raven
Records on LP and (with a number of bonus cuts) by the Half A Cow
label on CD in 2001. Original copies of the LP are now prized
collectors' items and it was reported that a copy was recently sold on
the Ebay online auction site for more than AU$2000.
Molly
Hatchet (NOTE:
Molly
Hatchet is an American southern rock band formed in Jacksonville,
Florida, in 1975. They are widely known for their hit song "Flirtin'
with Disaster" from the album of the same title. The band, founded by
Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland, took its name from a prostitute who
allegedly mutilated and decapitated her clients.)
Moxy (NOTE:
Moxy was a Canadian hard rock and heavy metal band,
formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1974, from previous members of the rock
group, Leigh Ashford — which included singer Douglas "Buzz" Shearman
(former teen singer of Sherman & Peabody alongside Greg
Godovitz of Fludd & Goddo and Gil Moore, later of Triumph) Earl
Johnson (former member of King Biscuit Boy), Bill Wade (former member
of "Outlaw Music" and "Brutus" under the alias Hally Hunter that also
included Gino Scarpelli of Goddo) and Terry Juric, (former member of
Outlaw Music) as Leigh Ashford. The group changed its name to Moxy in
late 1974. This name change was accompanied by a change in the group's
sound. Buddy Caine a former band mate of Earl Johnson was added to the
group in 1975.
Mudcrutch(ALSO SEE: Tom
Petty) Music
Machine, The (NOTE:
The
Music Machine (1965–1969) was an American garage rock and psychedelic
(sometimes referred to as garage punk) band from the late 1960s, headed
by singer-songwriter Sean Bonniwell and based in Los Angeles. In
addition to Bonniwell, the original line-up consisted of Ron Edgar
(drums), Mark Landon (guitar), Keith Olsen (bass), and Doug Rhodes
(organ). Their debut album, (Turn On) The Music Machine, was released
in 1966 on the Original Sound label. Seven of the twelve tracks were
originals, written by Bonniwell. One of these, "Talk Talk", became a
Top 20 hit.)
Nazz Neil,
Fred NOTE:
Fred Neil (March 16, 1936 – July 7, 2001) was an American blues and
folk singer and songwriter, whose career developed in the 1960s and
early 1970s, after which he left the music industry. He is often called
a pioneer of the folk rock. In Fred Neil's Rolling Stone
obituary
Anthony DeCurtis wrote, "So why is Neil a hero to David Crosby? Because
back when Crosby was an aspiring folkie who just arrived in New York,
Neil bothered to take an interest in him, just as he did for the young
Bob Dylan, who backed Neil on harmonica at the Cafe Wha? in Greenwich
Village. 'He taught me that everything was music,' Crosby says.")
Nektar
Nelson,
Ricky
New
Colony Six, The
New
Grass Revival
( NOTE:
This blue-grass band was very popular among Hippies)
New
Riders of the Purple Sage, The
New
York Dolls, The (NOTE:
The New York Dolls
are an American rock band, formed in New York
in 1971. Initially, the group was composed of singer David Johansen,
guitarists Johnny Thunders and Rick Rivets, bass guitarist Arthur
"Killer" Kane and drummer Billy Murcia. The original lineup's first
performance was on Christmas Eve 1971 at a homeless shelter, the
Endicott Hotel.)
Night
Sun (NOTE:
Night
Sun were a German heavy prog/metal band consisting of Bruno Schaab
(vocals, bass), Walter Kirchgassner (guitar), Knut Rossler (organ,
piano, trumpet, bassoon) and Ulrich Staudt (drums). Their only album,
Mournin', was released in 1972. The group played a loud, Deep
Purple/Black Sabbath/Led Zeppelin style rock, with a characteristic
"heavy progressive" instrumentation of twin guitars, organ, bass and
drums.
Nilsson,
Harry
Nitty
Gritty Dirt Band
Northwind< Free MP3s
here (NOTE:
The
original Northwind band was founded in 1968 by
Roland Ernest and Jan Stepka. They were inspired originally by bands
such as the Doors, Cream, the Moody Blues, the Beatles, and Procol Harum.)
NRBQ (NOTE:
NRBQ is an American rock
band founded in 1967. They are known for their live performances,
containing a high degree of spontaneity and levity, and blending rock,
pop and jazz styles of the 1950s and '60s. Their best known line-up is
the 1974–1994 quartet of pianist Terry Adams, bassist Joey Spampinato,
guitarist Al Anderson, and drummer Tom Ardolino. The abbreviation
"NRBQ" stands for New Rhythm and Blues Quartet (originally Quintet),
although a 1982 article in Creem magazine suggested a different
meaning: "Nothing Really Beats Quality". (The band's inability to
achieve mainstream commercial success has led many fans to lament that
"NRBQ" could also mean "No Records Bought in Quantity.") NRBQ's devoted
following has been stoked by years of legendary live shows. The band
never works with a setlist, so fans never know what songs they may
hear. In addition to their own compositions, the band has performed a
broad range of cover material, and has even worked no-refusal audience
requests into their act.
Outsiders, The (NOTE:
The Outsiders were a Dutch band
from Amsterdam. Their period of
greatest popularity in the Netherlands was from 1965-67, but
they
released records until 1969. In recent years their legacy has extended
far beyond Holland, as the group is today revered as one of the most
distinctive progenitors of the garage rock genre. The Outsiders
released three full-length records, Outsiders and the singles
collection Songbook in 1967, and C.Q. in 1968. The latter sold poorly
upon release but is now considered a masterpiece of psychedelic garage
rock.)
Paul
& Paula (NOTE:
Paul
& Paula (Ray Hildebrand, and Jill Jackson), were a pop singing
duo,
best known for their 1963 million selling #1 hit record, "Hey Paula."
In 1965, Hildebrand left the act to complete his college education,
having decided that a future in show business was not for him. Jackson
went on with a solo career and Hildebrand returned to singing in the
1980s in the Christian duo Land & Hildebrand. Today, the
twosome
get together from time-to-time to sing as Paul & Paula for
special
events.)
Paupers,
The (NOTE:
The
Paupers are a Canadian
psychedelic rock band that recorded two albums for Verve Forecast in
1967 and 1968 and appeared at the Monterey International Pop Festival.
The group was formed as The Spats in Toronto during 1964 by
ex-Riverside Three drummer Skip Prokop and rhythm guitarist/vocalist
Bill Marion aka Bill Misener. The other original members comprised lead
guitarist Chuck Beal and bass player Denny Gerrard. According to
legend, The Spats rehearsed for 40 hours a week, sometimes on a 13-hour
a day shift, and as a result became one of Toronto’s tightest acts.
After changing their name to The Paupers in early 1965, the group
attracted the attention of local manager Duff Roman, who signed them to
Toronto’s independent label Red Leaf. In March 1965, the label issued
Prokop and Marion’s "Never Send You Flowers" as the group’s debut
single and it soon became a modest local hit, as did the follow up "If
I Told My Baby".
Pavlov's
Dog
Peanut
Butter Conspiracy, The(<Lance Baker Fent's
official website) (NOTE:
The Peanut Butter Conspiracy was an American psychedelic rock group in
the 1960s. They formed in Los Angeles in 1966 out of a folk-rock group,
The Ashes, who included John Merrill (guitar/ vocals), Alan Brackett
(bass/ vocals), Barbara "Sandi" Robison (vocals), Spencer Dryden
(drums) and Jim Cherniss (guitar/ vocals). The Peanut Butter Conspiracy
undertook a final tour and split up in about 1970. The three surviving
members of the Peanut Butter Conspiracy performed at Amoeba Records on
September 22, 2009 Alan Brackett's song, "Eventually". The song was
originally recorded in 1966 and is part of the Rhino box set, Los
Angeles Nuggets, Where the Action Is. A new female singer, Karen
Mitchell and drummer Jim Laspesa joined original members Alan Brackett,
John Merrill and Lance Fent.)
Pentangle
Peter
and Gordon (NOTE:who is Bernard Webb ? Bernard Webb was a pseudonym
used by Paul
McCartney to see if he could have a hit song even without his famous
name attached to it. One song he penned under this name was "Woman",
which was recorded by Peter & Gordon. The song reached number
14 in
the US and number 28 on the British charts.)
Peter,
Paul and Mary (NOTE:
The
trio was composed of Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey, and Mary Travers. In
1963 the group also released "Puff the Magic Dragon", with music by
Yarrow. Despite urban myths that insist the song is filled with drug
references, it is actually about the lost innocence of childhood.)
Petty, Tom/Tom Petty and the
Heartbreakers(ALSO SEE: Mudcrutch)
Pilot
Pink
Fairies, The (NOTE:
The
Pink Fairies were an English rock band active in the London underground
and psychedelic scene of the early 1970s. They promoted free music,
drug taking and anarchy and often performed impromptu gigs and other
stunts, such as playing for free outside the gates at the Bath and Isle
of Wight pop festivals in 1970. Their music was upbeat good-time rock
and roll, often jamming on The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows", The
Ventures' "Walk Don't Run", "Ghost Riders in the Sky" and other
standards. Their sets climaxed with the lengthy "Uncle Harry's Last
Freakout". They were closely associated with the UK underground.)
Pink Finks, The(ALSO SEE : Daddy Cool) (NOTE:
The Pink Finks was an Australian
pop/R&B band of the mid-1960s. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, the
group is most notable for being the first in the series of bands that
featured Ross Wilson and Ross Hannaford, which culminated in the hugely
successful Daddy Cool. The Pink Finks formed in early 1965 when 16
year-old R&B fanatic Ross Wilson joined forces with Ross
Hannaford's schoolboy outfit The Fauves, which played mainly covers of
The Shadows and The Ventures. They were a part-time band, since the
members were all still at school at the time. Hannaford, who was only
14 when the band formed, was often driven to concerts by his mother,
and had to be sneaked in and out of the licensed venues they played at
because he was underage.)
Pink
Floyd
Platters,
The
Poco
Point
Blank (NOTE:
Point
Blank is an American rock and roll band hailing from Texas. The band
formed in 1974 and recorded six albums between 1976 and 1982. Point
Blank's sound is rooted in southern rock and boogie, but drifted
towards hard rock and mainstream AOR by the early 1980s. In 1981 they
released their fourth album, "American Exce$$" which included the song
Nicole. The band's core members reunited for a benefit concert in 2005.
After that, they continued touring and in late 2009, Point Blank
released their first studio album in 27 years: Fight On!. Bassist
Phillip Petty passed away from cancer on June 8, 2010.)
Police,
The
Potliquor
Pretty
Things, The(asa: Electric Banana) (NOTE:
The
"Pretty Things", were dubbed by the British press the "uglier
cousins of the Rolling Stones".)
Procol
Harum
Prine,
John
Puckett,
Gary /Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
Pure
Prairie League
Purple
Gang, The (NOTE:
The
Purple Gang are one of the longest-lived but relatively unknown British
rock bands, who narrowly missed stardom in 1967. Several of the
original members are still playing together. Although they were
associated with the London psychedelic scene at the time of their
near-brush with fame, they originated in Stockport in Cheshire, in
north-west England, as a Jugband. In London, they engaged Joe Boyd as
their producer, and shared a studio with Pink Floyd as they cut their
first single, Granny takes a trip (named after the eponymous shop in
the Kings Road). Floyd were making their own first single, Arnold
Layne, at the time.
Question Mark (?) and the
Mysterians (NOTE:
The
band's frontman and primary songwriter was ?
Though
the singer has never confirmed it, Library of Congress copyright
registrations indicate that his birth name is Rudy Martinez. His
eccentric behavior helped to briefly establish the group in the
national consciousness. He claimed (and still claims) to be a Martian
who lived with dinosaurs in a past life, and he never appears
in
public without sunglasses. He talks about traveling into the future and
visiting other planets, asserting that he has done so.)
Quicksilver
Messenger Service (NOTE:
After
many years, the band has attempted to reform despite the deaths of
several members. Recently, original members Gary Duncan and David
Freiberg have been touring as the Quicksilver Messenger Service, using
different musicians to back them up.)
Quiet
Riot (NOTE:
Quiet
Riot was an American heavy metal band. They are best known for their
hit singles "Cum On Feel the Noize" and "Metal Health". They were
founded in 1973 by guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni,
under the original name Mach 1, before changing the name to Little
Women and finally Quiet Riot in May 1975. The original line-up featured
lead vocalist Kevin DuBrow, Rhoads, Garni, and drummer Drew Forsyth.
Kevin DuBrow, lead singer of the band for the majority of its
existence, was found dead in his Las Vegas, Nevada home at
approximately 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2007. The cause of
death was ruled a cocaine overdose. Quiet Riot officially disbanded
after his death.)
Racing Cars (NOTE: Racing
Cars are a Welsh pop band, formed in the Rhondda Valley, Wales in 1973.
They were signed to one of the biggest British record labels of the
time, Chrysalis Records.[2] Racing Cars debut album yielded their only
hit single with "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?". he band was
sufficiently established on the touring circuit to issue two further
albums. These never reached the same commercial heights, and Racing
Cars split up for the first time in the early 1980s.
Rainbow
(aka:
Ritchie
Blackmore's Rainbow or Blackmore's Rainbow) (NOTE:
Rainbow's
debut album, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, was released in 1975 and
featured the minor hit "Man on the Silver Mountain".)
Ramones,
The(simi-Official) (NOTE:The
Ramones were an American rock band that formed in Forest Hills, Queens,
New York in 1974 and are often cited as the first punk rock group. All
of the band members adopted the surname "Ramone", though none of them
were actually related. They performed 2,263 concerts, touring virtually
nonstop for 22 years. In 1996, after a tour with the Lollapalooza music
festival, the band played a farewell show and disbanded.By a little
more than eight years after the breakup, the band's three founding
members—lead singer Joey Ramone, guitarist Johnny Ramone, and bassist
Dee Dee Ramone—had all died.
Rare
Bird (NOTE:
The
original members were Graham Field on organ, Dave Kaffinetti on
electric piano, Steve Gould on bass guitar and vocals, and Mark Ashton
on drums.
Rare
Earth (NOTE:
Although
not the first white band signed to Motown, Rare Earth was the first big
hit-making act signed by Motown that consisted only of white members.
Rascals, The(initially known as The Young
Rascals) (NOTE:
The
Rascals were an American group initially active during the years
1965–72. The band released numerous top ten singles in North America
during the mid- and late-1960s, including the U.S. #1 hits "Good
Lovin'" (1966), "Groovin'" (1967), and "People Got to Be Free" (1968).
The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Raspberries
Rattles,
The (NOTE:
The
Rattles were a rock band from Germany. Their biggest selling record was
their 1968 recorded song, "The Witch", which sold over one million
copies globally. The Rattles began their career in the same Hamburg
scene where many Liverpool based UK rock groups got their start. They
met The Beatles in 1962 and played alongside them on three occasions in
Germany.
Rationals,
The (NOTE:
The
Rationals formed in 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Redding,
Otis (NOTE:
Redding
died in a plane crash at the age of 26, one month before his biggest
hit, "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", was released.
Rhinoceros (NOTE:
Rhinoceros
was a rock band established in 1967 by Elektra Records as that label's
intended supergroup. An audition was held at a Los Angeles motel in
November, 1967, where approximately twenty musicians were reviewed.
After this meeting, John Finley (vocals) and Danny Weis (guitar) were
chosen to work with Doug Hastings (guitar) and Alan Gerber (keyboards
and vocals). Peter Hodgson, who attended the second audition, was not
initially selected. Finley and Hodgson were all former Checkmates,
which had broken up in September, 1967. Throughout its existence, the
core membership of Rhinoceros, despite numerous changes in personnel,
were ex-members of the Checkmates.
Rivers,
Johnny (NOTE:
Rivers's
had several hits in the mid to late 60's including "Seventh Son", "Poor
Side of Town", "Summer Rain", and "Secret Agent Man". He formed his own
band, The Spades, in junior high school and made his first record at
age 14, while still a student at Baton Rouge High School.
Roe,
Tommy (NOTE:
Widely
considered a bubble-gum artist of the 60's, but Roe cut some pretty
decent rockers along the way, especially early in his career.
Rough
Trade (NOTE:Rough
Trade was a Canadian rock band in the 1970s and 1980s, centred on
singer Carole Pope and multi-instrumentalist Kevan Staples.
The
band was noted for their provocative lyrics and stage antics; singer
Pope often performed in bondage attire, and their 1981 hit "High School
Confidential" was one of the first explicitly lesbian-themed Top 40
hits in the world.
Rolling
Stones, The (NOTE:
Formed
in April 1962 by guitarist and harmonica player Brian Jones, pianist
Ian Stewart, vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards. Bassist
Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed the early lineup.
Roxy
Music
Rush (NOTE:Rush is a Canadian rock band formed in August 1968,
in the
Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, composed of bassist,
keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and
drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. The band and its membership went
through a number of re-configurations between 1968 and 1974, achieving
their current form when Peart replaced original drummer John Rutsey in
July 1974, two weeks before the group's first U.S. tour.
Russell, Leon
Rutles,
The (NOTE:The Rutles (also known as the Prefab Four) are a
band that are
known for their visual and aural pastiches and parodies of The Beatles.
Originally created by Eric Idle and Neil Innes as a fictional
band to be featured as part of various 1970s television programming,
the group evolved into a real band that recorded, toured, and released
two UK chart hits.
Savoy
Brown (NOTE:
Savoy
Brown, originally known as the Savoy Brown Blues Band, are a British
blues band formed in 1966, in Battersea, South West London. Savoy Brown
never achieved as much success in their homeland as they did in the
United States, where they promoted their albums with non-stop touring.
The band was formed and led by guitarist Kim Simmonds, whose dominating
personality led to a myriad of personnel changes.)
Seeds,
The (NOTE:
Their
first two albums are today considered classics of '60s garage music. A
later album was devoted to the blues (with liner notes by Muddy
Waters), and another (Future, 1967) was full-blown psychedelic rock,
with ornate flower-themed graphics to match.)
Shaggs, The (NOTE:
The Shaggs
were an American all-female rock group formed in Fremont, New Hampshire
in 1968. The band was composed of sisters Dorothy "Dot" Wiggin
(vocals/lead guitar), Betty Wiggin (vocals/rhythm guitar), Helen Wiggin
(drums), and later Rachel Wiggin (bass). The Shaggs were formed by Dot,
Betty, and Helen in 1968 on the insistence of their father, Austin
Wiggin, who believed that his mother foresaw the band's rise to
stardom. The band's only studio album, Philosophy of the World, was
released in 1969. The album failed to garner attention, though the band
continued to exist as a locally popular live act. The Shaggs disbanded
in 1975 after the death of Austin. the band was described in one
Rolling Stone article as "...sounding like lobotomized Trapp Family
singers."
Sha
Na Na (NOTE:
Sha
Na Na hosted the Sha Na Na syndicated TV variety series that ran from
1977 to 1981. It was among the most watched programs in syndication
during its run)
Shadows
of Knight, The (NOTE:
The
Shadows of Knight are an American rock band from the Chicago suburbs,
formed in the 1960s, who play a form of British blues mixed with
influences from their native city. Initially formed in 1964 as simply
The Shadows, the band learned in spring 1965 of an existing British
group, The Shadows. They added "Knight" because all four of the band
members attended Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, whose
sports team had the name the "Knights.")
Shocking
Blue (NOTE:
Shocking
Blue was a Dutch rock band from The Hague, the Netherlands, formed in
1967. Their biggest hit, "Venus", went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
in February 1970,the group disbanded in 1974.)
Sir Lord Baltimore (NOTE:
Sir
Lord
Baltimore are a pioneering American heavy metal band from Brooklyn, New
York, formed in 1968 by lead vocalist/drummer John Garner, guitarist
Louis Dambra, and bass player Gary Justin. They are notable for the
fact that a 1971 review of their debut record, Kingdom Come, contained
the first documented use of the term "heavy metal" to refer to a style
of music. Additionally, Sir Lord Baltimore featured a drumming lead
singer, traditionally a rarity in rock and metal music. The group have
been called "the godfathers of stoner rock. In 2006, Garner and Dambra
reunited as Sir Lord Baltimore and released a new album, Sir Lord
Baltimore III Raw.
Skid
Row
Skip
Bifferty (NOTE:
Skip
Bifferty was a rock band formed in early 1966, from Newcastle upon
Tyne. LP's included the much re-issued 1967 album Skip Bifferty,
recently released with bonus Radio tracks as "The Story of Skip
Bifferty" on Sanctuary Records. Some of their songs were covered by
established artistes such as Cilla Black, The Tremeloes and The
Kingsmen.)
Slade (NOTE:
One of
the top UK rock groups of the 70's. The original lieup consisted of :
Drummer Don Powell, bass guitarist Jim Lea, both born and raised around
Wolverhampton, whilst lead guitarist Dave Hill was born in Devon but
moved to Wolverhampton as a child. Lead singer Noddy Holder was born
and raised in the nearby town of Walsall.)
Sledge,
Percy (NOTE:
Percy
Sledge is an American R&B and soul performer who recorded the
hit
"When a Man Loves a Woman" in 1966. "When a Man Loves a Woman" was
Sledge's first song recorded and was released in March 1966. Sledge's
career enjoyed a renaissance in the 1980s once "When a Man Loves a
Woman" re-entered the Top 10 in the UK Singles Chart after being used
in a Levi's commercial.
Sly
and the Family Stone
Smile (NOTE:
Smile
were a London-based blues-rock band. Best known as the predecessor
to rock band Queen. The band was formed in 1968 by Brian May,
who
was to become Queen's guitarist. The group included Tim Staffell as
singer and bassist, and, later, drummer Roger Taylor, who also went on
to play for Queen. The group disbanded in 1970.)
Snafu (NOTE:
Snafu
was a British Rhythm and Blues/ rock band of the 1970s featuring
vocalist and drummer Bobby Harrison, and slide guitarist Micky Moody,
bass player Bruce Thomas, drummer Terry Popple, and keyboard /fiddle
player Pete Solley. Snafu's third LP, "All Funked Up", has long been
seen as their 'great lost album' and is highly elusive in its original
vinyl format.)
Soft
Machine (NOTE:
Soft
Machine were an English rock band and helped pioneer the progressive
rock genre. They were formed in mid-1966 by Robert Wyatt (drums,
vocals), Kevin Ayers (bass, guitar, vocals), Daevid Allen (guitar) and
Mike Ratledge (organ) plus, for the first few gigs only, American
guitarist Larry Nowlin.)
Sparrows,
The (NOTE:
The
Sparrows was a Canadian blues-rock band that existed in the 1960s, and
which evolved out of Jack London & The Sparrows and later
morphed
into heavy rock group, Steppenwolf.)
SRC, The (NOTE:The
SRC (short for The Scott Richard Case) was a Detroit-based rock band
from the late 1960s. From 1966 to 1972, they were a staple at many
Detroit rock venues.)
Stampeders,
The (NOTE:The
Stampeders are a Canadian rock trio, consisting of Rich Dodson, Ronnie
King, and Kim Berly. The band formed in Calgary, Alberta in 1964 as The
Rebounds. In 1976 they had a U.S. hit with "Hit The Road Jack",
featuring Wolfman Jack. In Canada they went on to score twelve Top 5
hits. The band broke up in 1977, but reunited at the Calgary Stampede
in 1992. The released a new album in 1998 titled "Sure Beats Working".
Standells,
The (NOTE:The
band was formed in 1962 by guitarist Tony Valentino and organist Larry
Tamblyn. After the addition of vocalist and drummer Dick Dodd and
bassist Gary Lane, The Standells' had their first hit single with
"Dirty Water," which reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 11,
1966. Stylistically, the band was mostly a live covers band with some
California surf material. It was not until they signed with Capitol
Records (Tower) and utilised record producer Ed Cobb that the
garage/punk style crept in.)
Stanky
Brown Group, Thena (NOTE:
I
have two LP's by this band, but can't find much information on the WWW
about them.)
Starz (NOTE:
Starz
was a 1970s heavy metal and power pop band from New Jersey, United
States. Despite a lack of big commercial success, the band has a
lasting cult following. Starz was formed out of the ashes of an early
1970s pop music band, Looking Glass, which had the #1 hit
single "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" in the summer of 1972.
After the official breakup of Looking Glass, two of the remaining
members (Peter Sweval and Jeff Grob) formed Starz as a heavy metal
band. Starz was signed to Capitol Records in 1976. The original line up
included vocalist Michael Lee Smith, Richie Ranno (formerly with The
Stories) on guitar, Brendan Harkin on guitar, Peter Sweval on bass, and
Joe. X. Dube (Jeff Grob) on drums.
Status
Quo (NOTE:
Status
Quo are an English rock band whose music is characterized by their
distinctive brand of boogie rock. After a number of lineup changes, the
band became "The Status Quo" in late 1967, finally settling on the name
"Status Quo" in 1970. They have recorded over 60 chart hits in the UK,
more than any other rock group in history.)
Stealers
Wheel (NOTE:
Stealers
Wheel was considered to be the British version of American folk/rock
supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.)
Steely
Dan (NOTE:
Steely
Dan is an American rock band, its core members are Donald Fagen and
Walter Becker. The band's popularity peaked in the late 1970s. The
band's music is characterized by complex jazz-influenced structures and
harmonies played by Becker and Fagen along with a revolving cast of
rock and pop studio musicians.
Steppenwolf (NOTE:
A
hard rock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was
formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael
Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer
Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The Sparrows of
which Moreve was not a member.)
Stone Poneys, The (NOTE:
The Stone Poneys were a folk-rock trio formed in Los
Angeles, consisting of Bob Kimmel , Kenny Edwards , and Linda Ronstadt.
Their misspelled name came from Delta Blues singer Charlie Patton's
1929 song "The Stone Pony Blues")
Strawbs,
The (NOTE:
The
Strawbs are an English rock band founded in 1964. Although the band
started out as a bluegrass group they eventually moved on to other
styles such as folk rock, glam rock and progressive rock. They are best
known for their hit Part of the Union, which reached number two in the
UK charts in February 1973..)
Stoneground
strangeloves
Styx (NOTE:
Styx
is an American rock band that became famous for its albums of the 1970s
and 1980s. The Chicago band was known for melding the style of
prog-rock with the power of hard rock guitar, strong ballads,
and
the flair of a Broadway musical. It had become known for the popular
hit songs "Lady" (#6, 1975), "Come Sail Away" (#8, 1977), "Babe" (#1,
1979), "The Best of Times" (#3, 1981) and "Mr. Roboto" (#3, 1983).
Other hits such as "Show Me the Way" (#3, 1991), "Don't Let It End"
(#6, 1983) and "Renegade" (#16, 1978) are recognizable as well. The
band has four consecutive albums certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.)
Siouxsie
and the Banshees (NOTE:
Siouxsie
and the Banshees were a British rock band formed in 1976 by vocalist
Siouxsie Sioux and bassist Steven Severin. Initially associated with
the British punk rock scene, the band quickly evolved to create "a form
of post-punk." The group also became inspirational in the creation and
development of gothic rock and their music also combined elements of
pop and avant-garde.)
Sweet (NOTE:
Sweet
(originally The Sweet) was a British rock band that formed in the late
1960s and rose to prominence as one of the main glam rock acts in the
1970s, with the classic line-up consisting of Brian Connolly, Steve
Priest, Andy Scott, and Mick Tucker. Sweet's musical style followed a
marked progression from the Archies-like bubblegum style of the first
hit, "Funny Funny", to a Who influenced heavy rock style supplemented
by a striking use of high-pitched backing vocals. Sweet membership has
undergone a number of changes, and during different periods Scott,
Connolly and Priest also each formed their own "Sweet", resulting in
the separate bands Steve Priest's Sweet, Andy Scott's Sweet and Brian
Connolly's New Sweet. Two of the bands are still in existence: the U.S.
version of The Sweet, founded by original bass player Steve Priest, and
the U.K. version of The Sweet, featuring Andy Scott.
Syndicate
of Sound (NOTE:
The
Syndicate of Sound was an American garage band that existed between
1965 and 1970. Originally from San Jose, California, the band had an
edgy style that some critics have considered to be a forerunner of
psychedelic rock. The band originally comprised Don Baskin (vocals,
guitar); Bob Gonzalez (bass); Larry Ray (guitar); John Sharkey (guitar,
keyboards); and John Duckworth (drums).)
T2 (NOTE:
T2
were a British progressive rock band, best known for their 1970 album
It'll All Work Out in Boomland. It is regarded as an excellent album by
the progressive rock community. T2 evolved from an earlier band called
Neon Pearl which had been led by drummer Pete Dunton. Dunton was by
1968 a member of Please, which also included fellow Neon Pearl member
Bernard Jinks. When that band broke up in 1969, due to Dunton's joining
Gun alongside Adrian Gurvitz, Jinks became a member of Bulldog Breed.
The band now consisting of Dunton, Jinks and Moore. T2 released Second
Bite (1992), Waiting For The Band (1993) and On The Frontline (1994).
By the time Waiting For The Band was released, Jinks had left
the group and Moore had shifted to bass to accommodate their new
guitarist Ray Lee. The reformation of T2 did provide the chance for the
band to complete the unfinished tracks from their original follow-up to
It'll All Work Out In Boomland. Released in 1997 and titled Fantasy (it
is also known simply as T2), this album is a companion to It'll All
Work Out In Boomland, and is notable as most of the songs were written
by the original line-up.
T.
Rex (NOTE:
Marc
Bolan and his girlfriend Gloria Jones spent the evening of 15
September 1977 drinking at the Speakeasy and then dining at Morton's
club on Berkeley Square, in Mayfair central London. While driving home
early the morning of 16 September, Jones crashed Bolan's purple Mini
1275GT into a tree (now the site of Bolan's Rock Shrine), at Barnes
Bridge, Barnes, South West London—less than a mile from his home at 142
Upper Richmond Road West in East Sheen. While Jones was severely
injured, Bolan was killed in the crash, two weeks before his 30th
birthday.)
Tangerine
Dream (NOTE:
Tangerine
Dream is a German electronic music group founded in 1967 by Edgar
Froese. The band has undergone many personnel changes over the years,
with Froese being the only continuous member. In the late 60s and early
70s, several short-lived incarnations of Tangerine Dream were formed by
Froese teaming up with various musicians from West Berlin's underground
scene.
Ten
Years After (NOTE:
Ten
Years After is an English blues-rock band, most popular in the late
1960s and early 1970s. Between 1968 and 1973, Ten Years After scored
eight Top 40 albums on the UK Albums Chart. In addition they have had
twelve albums enter the US Billboard 200, and are best known for their
tracks "I'm Going Home", "Hear Me Calling", "I'd Love To Change the
World" and "Love Like a Man".
The,
The (NOTE:
The
The is an English musical and multimedia group that has been active in
various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter/frontman Matt Johnson
being the only constant band member.
Them
Third
Bardo, The (NOTE:
The
Third Bardo were an American psychedelic rock band from New York led by
singer Jeff Monn. The group existed for a brief time in the late 1960s.
The Third Bardo only had one recording session, which yielded six
tracks in all, and released one other song as a B-side, "Rainbow Life."
The band broke up in 1967 and Monn began a solo career as Chris Moon.
Thin
Lizzy (NOTE:
Thin
Lizzy are an Irish hard rock band who formed in Dublin, Ireland in
1969. In early 1975, Thin Lizzy toured the USA for the first time, in
support of Bob Seger and Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
Three
Man Army (NOTE:
Three
Man Army was a British
hard rock band active in the first half of the 1970s. The group was
formed by Adrian Gurvitz and Paul Gurvitz, Their debut album, A Third
of a Lifetime, featured several drummers, including Miles, Carmine
Appice (of Vanilla Fudge) and Mike Kellie (from Spooky Tooth). Tony
Newman, who had previously played with Sounds Incorporated and Rod
Stewart, joined for the group's next two albums, and a fourth album was
planned but never recorded. Newman then left to play with David Bowie,
and the Gurvitzes united with Ginger Baker as the Baker Gurvitz Army.
Thunderclap
Newman (NOTE:
Thunderclap
Newman was a late
1960s one-hit wonder band from the UK. Their single, "Something in the
Air", a 1969 UK Number One hit, remains in demand for television
commercials, film soundtracks, and compilations. The single was Number
One in the UK Singles Chart for three weeks, holding off Elvis Presley
in the process. The scale of the song's success surprised everyone.
Toad (NOTE:
Toad
were a Swiss hard rock
band, in 1971, European Psychedelic rock band Brainticket released
their first album. Soon after, Werner Frohlich (bass) and Cosimo Lampis
(drums) departed the group and formed Toad with Vittorio 'Vic' Vergeat,
who was briefly in the British space rock group Hawkwind, on guitar. In
1972, the band released Tomorrow Blue, which was in a more Blues
direction and without a lead vocalist (with Vergeat and Frohlich
handling vocals) and their first album in a more heavy rock direction.
The same year, the band recorded the album Open Fire: Live in Basel
1972.
Tomorrow (NOTE:
Tomorrow
were a 1960s
psychedelic rock band. Despite critical acclaim and support from DJ
John Peel who featured them on his "Perfumed Garden" radio show, the
band was not a great success in commercial terms. They were among the
first psychedelic bands in England along with Pink Floyd and Soft
Machine. Tomorrow recorded the first ever John Peel show session on BBC
Radio 1 on 21 September 1967.
Toto (NOTE:
Toto is
an American rock band
founded in 1977 by some of the most popular and experienced session
musicians of the era. The band enjoyed great commercial success in the
late 1970's and 1980s, beginning with the band's self-titled debut
released in 1978. With the release of 1982's critically acclaimed and
commercially successful Toto IV, Toto became one of the best-selling
music groups of their era.
Traffic (NOTE:
Traffic
was an English rock band. The group formed in April 1967 by Steve
Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Mason. They began as a
psychedelic rock group, and diversified their sound through the use of
instruments such as keyboards like the Mellotron, reed instruments, and
by incorporating jazz and improvisational techniques in their music.
Tranquility (NOTE:
Their
first tour [in the United States] was in mid-1972 and was so successful
that it was extended by two months, and reliable sources told us they
blew more than one big-name U.S. band off the stage.
Trapeze (NOTE:
Trapeze
were an English rock
band formed in March 1969, by vocalist John Jones and
guitarist/keyboardist Terry Rowley (who named the band), with guitarist
Mel Galley, singer/bassist Glenn Hughes, and drummer Dave Holland. The
band had a fairly fluid line up, finally dissolving in 1994, and
although they never found commercial success themselves, several
members went on to join better known bands including Deep Purple, Black
Sabbath, Whitesnake, Judas Priest and Uriah Heep.
Trashmen,
The (NOTE:
The
Trashmen are a rock and roll band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in
1962. The group's lineup was Tony Andreason on lead guitar and vocals,
Dal Winslow on guitar and vocals, Steve Wahrer on drums and vocals, and
Bob Reed on bass guitar. Unfairly depicted as a novelty act, the
Trashmen were in actuality a top-notch rock & roll combo.
Travers,
Pat (NOTE:
Travers
(born April 12, 1954) is
a Canadian rock guitarist, keyboardist and singer who began his
recording career with Polydor Records in the mid 1970s. During 1977
Travers added a second guitarist to his band, changed drummers twice
including using Clive Edwards, and by the time Heat In The Street was
released in 1978 had put together the Pat Travers Band. This grouping
featured Travers on vocals and guitar, Pat Thrall on guitar, Cowling on
bass, and Tommy Aldridge on drums and percussion. The band toured
heavily, also supporting Rush (band) on their "Drive til You Die" tour.
Triumph (NOTE:Triumph
is a Canadian hard rock band that was popular in the late 1970s through
the 1980s. Triumph began building their reputation across North America
as a live band, peaking in the early to mid 1980s. The band was formed
by Toronto music veterans Gil Moore (drums, vocals) and Mike Levine
(bass, keyboards, producer), after meeting guitarist, singer,
songwriter Rik Emmett in a manager's office in Toronto in 1975.
Trower,
Robin (NOTE:
Robin
Trower (born Robin
Leonard Trower, 9 March 1945, Catford, South East London, England) is
an English rock guitarist who achieved success with Procol Harum during
the 1960s, and then again as the bandleader of his own power trio.
Trower grew up in the seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea, Essex. In
1962, Trower formed a group that became The Paramounts, later including
fellow Southend High School pupil Gary Brooker. The Paramounts
disbanded in 1966 to pursue individual projects. During this time,
Trower created a local three-piece band called 'The Jam' - not to be
confused with the later group with Paul Weller. Trower then joined
Brooker's new band Procol Harum in 1967, with whom he remained until
1972.
Trooper (NOTE:
Trooper is a Canadian rock band that developed from a group
formed by vocalist Ramon McGuire and guitarist Brian Smith in
1975. The group is best known for its Canadian hits: "Raise a Little
Hell", "We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)", "The Boys in the
Bright White Sports Car", "General Hand Grenade", and "Janine".
Tubes,
The
Tubeway Army (NOTE:
Tubeway Army (1976–1979) were a
London-based punk rock and new wave band led by lead singer Gary Numan.
Tubeway Army were the first band of the post-punk era to have a
synthesiser-based hit, with the single "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and
its parent album, Replicas, topping the UK Album Chart in mid 1979.
Turtles, The (NOTE:
The
Turtles are a U.S. rock
group led by vocalists Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman. The group scored
its biggest and best-known hit in 1967 with the song "Happy Together"
The Turtles wound down their career in 1970 with a second compilation
album, More Golden Hits, and a B-sides and rarities album, Wooden Head.
With the demise of The Turtles, White Whale Records was left with few,
if any, commercially viable bands, and ceased operation.
UFO (NOTE:
UFO are
an English rock band,
who were formed in 1969. Singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton,
bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker formed the band in August
1969. Originally taking the name Hocus Pocus, the group changed their
name in October 1969 to UFO. Their eponymously titled first album
debuted in 1970 and was a typical example of early hard rock including
a heavy version of the Eddie Cochran's classic "C'mon Everybody" In
July, 1976 the band recruited keyboardist and rhythm guitarist Paul
Raymond from Savoy Brown to make 1977's Lights Out. This album was the
pinnacle of UFO's studio career and is considered a genuine 1970s hard
rock classic, containing songs such as "Too Hot To Handle," "Lights
Out," and the 7-minute opus "Love To Love." With Lights Out, the band
received substantial critical acclaim.
Ugly
Ducklings, The (NOTE:
The
Ugly Ducklings were a
5-piece garage rock group based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the
mid-sixties. The group was formed in 1965 with Dave Bingham (lead
vocals, harmonica), Glynn Bell (rhythm guitar), Roger Mayne (lead
guitar), John Read (bass), and Robin Boers (drums). The Ugly Ducklings
recordings have since been featured on several sixties garage rock
compilation albums, including the Garage Beat 66, Pebbles and Nuggets
series.
Ultimate
Spinach (NOTE:
Ultimate
Spinach was a
psychedelic/hard rock/blues band originally from Boston. In
their
'60's heyday they specialized in lengthy songs such as "Ballad of the
Hip Death Goddess", from Ultimate Spinach (1968) and "Genesis of
Beauty", from Behold And See (1968). Since 1970 the band have
largely abandoned the psychedelic sounds and have (since at least 1975)
dropped all of the '60's songs from their setlists (with the exception
of 'Ballad Of The Hip Death Goddess' and a few from the third album).
United
States of America, The (NOTE:
The
United States of America was
a psychedelic band whose works are an example of early electronic music
in rock and roll. Formed in 1967 by Joseph Byrd, the band membership
consisted of the following: Joseph Byrd (electronic music, electric
harpsichord, organ, calliope, piano, and Durrett Electronic Music
Synthesizer), Dorothy Moskowitz (lead vocals), Gordon Marron (electric
violin, ring modulator), Rand Forbes (an early adopter of the fretless
electric bass) and Craig Woodson (drums and percussion). Ed
Bogas
also performed on the record with occasional organ, piano, and
calliope; he became a full member of the band on its first and only
tour.
Uniques,
The (NOTE:
The
Uniques were an American
rock band based in Louisiana with Joe Stampley at the helm. Their two
biggest hits were "Not Too Long Ago" and "All These Things", which
Stampley would re-record in his country solo career and take to the top
of the charts.
Unrelated
Segments
Uriah
Heep (NOTE:
Uriah
Heep are an English hard
rock band. The band released several commercially successful albums in
the 1970s such as Uriah Heep Live (1973), but their audience declined
by the 1980s, to the point where they became essentially a cult band in
the US and UK. Uriah Heep maintain a significant following in Germany,
the Netherlands, Scandinavia, the Balkans, Japan and Russia, where they
still perform at stadium-sized venues.
Velvet
Underground, The (NOTE:
The
Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City.
First active from 1965 to 1973, their best-known members were Lou Reed
and John Cale. It has often been reported that the early edition of the
Velvet Underground was a struggle between Reed and Cale's creative
impulses: Reed's rather conventional approach contrasted with Cale's
experimentalist tendencies.
Ventures, The (NOTE:
The Ventures are an American
instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. The band,
formed by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle, two masonry workers, has had an
enduring impact on the development of music worldwide, having sold over
100 million records. Their music has been cited by many famed
guitarists as an influence; indeed, their virtuosity, experimentation
with guitar effects, and unique sound laid the groundwork for
innumerable groups, earning them the moniker "The Band that Launched a
Thousand Bands"
Vinegar
JoeSteve York Site (NOTE:
Vinegar
Joe was a British R&B band in the early 1970s, who were best
known
for their live shows. The core members were lead singers Elkie Brooks
and Robert Palmer, bassist Steve York, keyboard player Tim Hinkley and
guitarist Pete Gage who also played piano. Conrad Isidore played drums
on their first album Vinegar Joe. Their debut LP was released in April
1972. After the band dissolved at the end of 1973, both Brooks and
Palmer went on to enjoy success as solo musicians. Pete Gage became a
record producer working with a range of successful musicians like Joan
Armatrading and specialising in upcoming rockability and punk bands
such as Restless, King Kurt and others.
Wailing
Wall (NOTE:
Wailing
Wall is an obscure American '70s rock band. Mike Cancellari (guitar),
Doug Adams (vocals), Darrel Adams (bass), and David Rutledge
(drums) were not the best of musicians, but what they lacked in
tightness (and they did) they almost made up in feeling and a certain
level of creativity. They had similarities with early "Chicago",
although Wailing Wall's brand of rock is heavier and definitely
Southern.".
Warhorse (NOTE:
Warhorse
were a British band formed by the former Deep Purple bassist, Nick
Simper. Simper left Deep Purple in 1969, and joined Marsha Hunt's
backing band. Not long after, Simper replaced her backing band with Ged
Peck on guitar and Mac Poole on drums. When Hunt became
pregnant, the band stopped touring, and Simper and Peck re-organized
the group as Warhorse. Holt became the band's singer, and they
recruited keyboardist Rick Wakeman. When their first demo was recorded
in April 1970, Wakeman was replaced by Frank Wilson. Warhorse signed to
Vertigo, and released their debut album, Warhorse in November 1970.
Warhorse musicians (Holt, Parks, Simper, Wilson, and Poole) have since
played together on occasions, including 1985 and 2005; latterly for
drummer Mac Poole's 60th birthday.
Warpig (NOTE:
Warpig
is a Canadian rock band who had gained a fan following in the Ontario
club circuit in the 1970s and performed shows with such acts as
Wishbone Ash, Savoy Brown, Manfred Mann, and Mahogany Rush.
Blabbermouth.net has referred to the band's lone studio album as, "an
early masterwork of psychedelic proto-metal.".
We
the People (NOTE:
"We the People" were an American garage rock band from
Orlando,
Florida that were formed in late 1965 and professionally active between
1966 and 1970. The band are perhaps best remembered for their song
"Mirror of Your Mind" which reached the Top 10 in a number of regional
singles charts across the U.S. during 1966.
West,
Bruce and Laing (NOTE:
Leslie
West, Corky Laing, and Jack Bruce. The trio toured extensively and
released two studio albums, 1972's Why Dontcha and 1973's Whatever
Turns You On. They disbanded shortly before the release of their live
album Live 'n' Kickin' in 1974.
West
Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, The
Wet
Willie (NOTE:
They
were / are best known for their hit "Keep On Smilin', but had / has a
number of charted songs in the 1970s utilizing their soulful brand of
rollicking high-energy blues-Southern rock.
Wha-Koo (NOTE:Wha-Koo
was an American rock band best known for their 1978 single,
"You're Such a Fabulous Dancer", an international hit from their
critically acclaimed album, "Berkshire". Wha-Koo were a Los Angeles,
California based, rock ensemble formed in 1977 under the leadership of
singer, song writer and guitarist Danny Douma. Douma assembled a
talented entourage of veteran musicians that included David Palmer, who
sang lead vocals on Steely Dan's debut album Can't Buy a Thrill, Nick
Van Maarth, from Buddy Holly's backup band, The Crickets, Don Francisco
formerly of Crowfoot and Atlee and British blues man Andy Silvester
formerly of Savoy Brown. L.A. based session musician Reinie Press, bass
player on many of Neil Diamond's most successful recordings contributed
bass and saxophone on two tracks on the bands 1977 debut album, "The
Big Wha-Koo".
Wings (NOTE:
Wings
(sometimes credited as
Paul McCartney and Wings) were a rock group formed in 1971 by ex-Beatle
Paul McCartney that remained active until 1981. Wings were noted for
frequent personnel changes as well as success. The only three members
of Wings to remain from beginning to end were McCartney, his wife
Linda, and ex-Moody Blues guitarist and singer Denny Laine. In less
than a decade, Wings had three different lead guitarists and four
different drummers.
Winter,
Johnny (NOTE:
He was
one of the many acts to perform at the Woodstock Festival, playing a
nine song set that featured his brother Edgar on two of the songs..
Wishbone
Ash (NOTE:
Wishbone
Ash are a British rock
band who achieved success in the early and mid-1970s. Their popular
records included Wishbone Ash (1970), Argus (1972), There's the Rub
(1974), and New England (1976). They were one of the first of many
bands to come who used twin lead guitars. Formed in Torquay, Devon, in
1969, out of the ashes of trio The Empty Vessels (originally known as
The Torinoes, later briefly renamed Tanglewood in 1969), which had been
formed by Wishbone Ash's founding member Martin Turner (bass/vocals) in
1963 and complemented by Steve Upton (drums and percussion) in 1966.
The original Wishbone Ash line-up was completed by guitarists/vocalists
Andy Powell and Ted Turner. In 1974, Ted Turner left the band, and was
replaced by Laurie Wisefield.[1] The band continued on with strong
critical and commercial success until 1980.
Wizzard (NOTE:
1972-1975
Wizzard was a Birmingham-based band formed by Roy Wood, former member
of The Move and co-founder of Electric Light Orchestra, Bill Hunt
(keyboards and french horn), Hugh McDowell (cello), bassist Rick Price,
drummers Charlie Grima and Keith Smart, plus saxophone players Mike
Burney and Nick Pentelow.. Wizzard was an expensive band to maintain,
both because of the large line-up, in terms of recording costs, and
Bill Hunt's propensity to smash the pianos of the venues they were
playing at. According to Price in a radio interview, "...even when
we've had permission to do so. At one gig they said, 'Oh, go on, smash
it up; it's only worth a fiver.' So Bill smashed it up, and we got a
bill for a hundred and ten quid!
Youngbloods,
The (NOTE:
Johnny
Carson once reportedly refused to allow the band to perform on The
Johnny Carson Show, saying they were overly demanding during the
pre-show soundcheck.
Zephyr (NOTE:
Zephyr
was a blues-based hard rock band formed in 1969 in Boulder, Colorado by
guitarist Tommy Bolin, keyboardist John Faris, David Givens on bass
guitar, Robbie Chamberlin on drums and Candy Givens on
vocals.
Although the charismatic performances by Candy Givens were originally
the focal point for the band, it was the flashy guitar work of Tommy
Bolin that the band is best remembered for.
Zevon,
Warren (NOTE:
During
interviews, Zevon described a lifelong phobia of doctors and said he
seldom received medical assessment. Shortly before playing at the
Edmonton Folk Music Festival in 2002, he started feeling
dizzy
and developed a chronic cough. After a long period of untreated illness
and pain, Zevon was encouraged by his dentist to see a physician; when
he did so he was diagnosed with inoperable mesothelioma (a form of
cancer associated with exposure to asbestos). Refusing treatments he
believed might incapacitate him, Zevon instead began recording his
final album.)
Zakary
Thaks
Zombies,
The (NOTE:
Formed
in 1961 in St Albans and led by Rod Argent on piano and Colin Blunstone
on vocals, the band scored US hits in the mid- and late-1960s with
"She's Not There", "Tell Her No", and "Time of the Season".
ZZ
Top (NOTE:
Billy
Gibbons and Dusty Hill, who appear as twin frontmen wear chest-length
untrimmed beards. In 1984, the Gillette Company reportedly offered
Gibbons and Hill $1 million each to shave their beards for a television
commercial. They allegedly declined, saying "We're too ugly without
'em.".
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