Singer Merry Clayton (vocalist on The Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter") was married to Curtis Amy who played sax on Carole King's Tapestry album as well as The Doors "Touch Me".
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Unusual Rock Trivia?
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"By summer 1968, the group had become concerned about O'List's reliability and matters came to a head following a gig in Croydon's Fairfield Hall in September. According to Ward, O'List had an altercation with him in mid-performance. Emerson subsequently called a band meeting with Jackson and Davison and stated flatly that O'List should be sacked. They agreed, and immediately after their performance at The Ritz, Bournemouth in October, he was fired by Stratton-Smith with the rest of the band present. O'List, however, claims that he left the band voluntarily because he was upset at Stratton-Smith's decision to make Emerson the front man, saying "I left the band and waited for Keith to get in contact... I should have gone straight to Keith, but I didn't."
A cantankerous, belligerent curmudgeon O'List sure was, but he never did play bass with the Nice. Keith "Lee" Jackson did, however. Got his "Lee" name just to not mix him up with the other Keith. Maybe it was sort of bad attempt at topping the publicity stunts of Hendrix, or topping the stage antics of Hendrix, and the Who. Instead of giving the instruments a good thrashing, why not have a go at the fellow bandmembers themselves?
Alas, it only lasted so long...If there was anything subbed, it was some of the others that may have subbed for Davy O'List, when he got thrown out. If ever, the unit could very well function without that gtrd. He did the same with Roxy Music as described above. However not on stage at a public performance, but in rehearsal space. One mans dead, is another mans bread.
He actually did play both gtr and bass with the pre-Nice band, The Misunderstood.
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"By summer 1968, the group had become concerned about O'List's reliability and matters came to a head following a gig in Croydon's Fairfield Hall in September. According to Ward, O'List had an altercation with him in mid-performance. Emerson subsequently called a band meeting with Jackson and Davison and stated flatly that O'List should be sacked. They agreed, and immediately after their performance at The Ritz, Bournemouth in October, he was fired by Stratton-Smith with the rest of the band present. O'List, however, claims that he left the band voluntarily because he was upset at Stratton-Smith's decision to make Emerson the front man, saying "I left the band and waited for Keith to get in contact... I should have gone straight to Keith, but I didn't."
A cantankerous, belligerent curmudgeon O'List sure was, but he never did play bass with the Nice. Keith "Lee" Jackson did, however. Got his "Lee" name just to not mix him up with the other Keith. Maybe it was sort of bad attempt at topping the publicity stunts of Hendrix, or topping the stage antics of Hendrix, and the Who. Instead of giving the instruments a good thrashing, why not have a go at the fellow bandmembers themselves?
If there was anything subbed, it was some of the others that may have subbed for Davy O'List, when he got thrown out. If ever, the unit could very well function without that gtrd. He did the same with Roxy Music as described above. However not on stage at a public performance, but in rehearsal space. One mans dead, is another mans bread.
He actually did play both gtr and bass with the pre-Nice band, The Misunderstood.
Evidently i have been mistaking Jackson for O'List all this time, woops.
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But it may be that nonsense unusual rock trivia we don't know abything about. Maybe O'List played bass uncredited on all the records anyway? Worlds best kept secret? And he signed a non-disclosure deal not to ever reveal it. That "Lee" played bass and sang lead live doesn't count. 
When people think of baseball's "Steroid Era" the name at the center of the controversy is BALCO founder Victor Conte. Victor also played with Tower Of Power briefly in the 70's. Attached is a video of Victor playing "What Is Hip?" w/TOP.
I haven't read all 27 pages yet, so apologies if this has already been mentioned:
Travis Bean was a DRUMMER!
Travis Bean was a DRUMMER!
Laurence Juber, guitarist for Paul McCartney & Wings from 1978-81, is married to Hope Schwartz, the daughter of Sherwood Schwartz, creator of Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch. He actually composed music for A Very Brady Christmas.
Here they are with their daughter and George Harrison during sessions for the Shanghai Surprise soundtrack.
Here they are with their daughter and George Harrison during sessions for the Shanghai Surprise soundtrack.
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Actor Andrew Lincoln (born Andrew James Clutterbuck), who plays Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead TV Show, is Ian Anderson's (of Jethro Tull) son-in-law and married to Ian's daughter Gael Anderson.
Ian Anderson paid tribute to Lincoln's Rick character in a song called “Enter the Uninvited” on his last solo album entitled Homo Erraticus with the following lyric line "Officer Rick will turn the trick and banish zombies from our heads."
Back in 2014, Anderson commented about the show: “The Walking Dead is in about 150 countries around the world and has adopted many, many languages. It serves as not only an icon of entertainment, but it can win hearts and minds alike. I actually have a couple references to The Walking Dead and other examples of American film and culture which seemed appropriate. It was a way for me to pay homage to what we produce, our contribution, which is the great elements of art and entertainment.“
Ian Anderson paid tribute to Lincoln's Rick character in a song called “Enter the Uninvited” on his last solo album entitled Homo Erraticus with the following lyric line "Officer Rick will turn the trick and banish zombies from our heads."
Back in 2014, Anderson commented about the show: “The Walking Dead is in about 150 countries around the world and has adopted many, many languages. It serves as not only an icon of entertainment, but it can win hearts and minds alike. I actually have a couple references to The Walking Dead and other examples of American film and culture which seemed appropriate. It was a way for me to pay homage to what we produce, our contribution, which is the great elements of art and entertainment.“
The band Franke & The Knockouts had a few hits on their own such as "Sweetheart", "You're My Girl", and
"Without You (Not Another Lonely Night)". However, they also released the original versions of "Hungry Eyes" and "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life", (both of which were featured in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing), and it would also earn Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Franke & The Knockouts also included drummer Tico Torres (born Hector Juan Samuel Torres) who has been the drummer for the band Bon Jovi during their entire career. Session musician and vocalist, Charlie Dominici, who recorded with Franke & The Knockouts would go on to become the original lead singer for Dream Theater but left after the first album.
"Without You (Not Another Lonely Night)". However, they also released the original versions of "Hungry Eyes" and "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life", (both of which were featured in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing), and it would also earn Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Franke & The Knockouts also included drummer Tico Torres (born Hector Juan Samuel Torres) who has been the drummer for the band Bon Jovi during their entire career. Session musician and vocalist, Charlie Dominici, who recorded with Franke & The Knockouts would go on to become the original lead singer for Dream Theater but left after the first album.
James Brown & His Famous Flames recorded songs under other names including Nat Kendrick and the Swans and using his tenor saxophonist's name James Davis.
During the Mashed Potato dance craze, the recording of "(Do the) Mashed Potatoes" arose out of James Brown's success in using the Mashed Potato dance as part of his stage show. Brown wanted to record a Mashed Potatoes-themed instrumental with his band in order to capitalize on the dance's popularity. However, King Records head Syd Nathan, would not allow it. (The first instrumental recorded by Brown and his band, titled "Doodle Bee" and credited to Brown's tenor saxophonist James Davis was released on King's sister label Federal Records) Brown approached Henry Stone, a friend who ran the Dade Records label, about recording the piece with him. "(Do the) Mashed Potatoes" was recorded by James Brown & His Famous Flames in 1959 and released as a two-part single in 1960. For contractual reasons, the recording was credited to "Nat Kendrick and the Swans".
The band recorded several more singles under the Nat Kendrick & the Swans name, including "Dish Rag", "Slowdown", "Pig Eyes", "Hot Chile". and "Wobble Wobble", but none was successful. Eventually made aware of Brown's outside success, Syd Nathan relented and allowed him to release future instrumentals on King, starting with the 1961 single "Hold It" b/w "The Scratch".
James Brown had a second Mashed Potatoes-themed hit with "Mashed Potatoes U.S.A." in 1962.
During the Mashed Potato dance craze, the recording of "(Do the) Mashed Potatoes" arose out of James Brown's success in using the Mashed Potato dance as part of his stage show. Brown wanted to record a Mashed Potatoes-themed instrumental with his band in order to capitalize on the dance's popularity. However, King Records head Syd Nathan, would not allow it. (The first instrumental recorded by Brown and his band, titled "Doodle Bee" and credited to Brown's tenor saxophonist James Davis was released on King's sister label Federal Records) Brown approached Henry Stone, a friend who ran the Dade Records label, about recording the piece with him. "(Do the) Mashed Potatoes" was recorded by James Brown & His Famous Flames in 1959 and released as a two-part single in 1960. For contractual reasons, the recording was credited to "Nat Kendrick and the Swans".
The band recorded several more singles under the Nat Kendrick & the Swans name, including "Dish Rag", "Slowdown", "Pig Eyes", "Hot Chile". and "Wobble Wobble", but none was successful. Eventually made aware of Brown's outside success, Syd Nathan relented and allowed him to release future instrumentals on King, starting with the 1961 single "Hold It" b/w "The Scratch".
James Brown had a second Mashed Potatoes-themed hit with "Mashed Potatoes U.S.A." in 1962.
Toni Tennille of The Captain & Tennille and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys both sang backing vocals on
"In the Flesh?", "The Show Must Go On", "In The Flesh", and "Waiting for the Worms" songs on Pink Floyd's The Wall double album.
"In the Flesh?", "The Show Must Go On", "In The Flesh", and "Waiting for the Worms" songs on Pink Floyd's The Wall double album.
One of the first drummers for the Ventures is General George Babbit who is a 4 star general in the Air Force, here he is at a 38 year reunion in 1998, he said the first time he heard it on the radio a little while after he quit he was devastated but he went on to have a decent career i would say:
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Cass Elliot sang backup on this great tune by The Electric Flag which was Michael Bloomfield's late 60's band. This band included Harvey Brooks on bass, Buddy Miles on drums, Nick Gravenites vocals and guitar and Barry Goldberg keyboards as well as a great horn section and of course the great Michael Bloomfield on guitar.
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England Dan (R.I.P.) & John Ford Coley had interesting careers and connections.
"England" Dan Seals is the younger brother of Jim Seals of Seals & Crofts. The nickname of "England Dan" was given to him by his brother Jim and was a reference to the fact that, as a youngster, Dan had fixated on the Beatles and briefly affected an English accent.
The duo began while they were friends and classmates and performed first as part of Dallas pop/psych group Southwest F.O.B. ("Free on Board") which had a minor hit with the song "Smell Of Incense" in 1968/1969.
They then formed their soft rock duo and had a string of hit singles and albums in the 1970s and early 1980s.
After they split the duo, Dan Seals dropped the "England" moniker and went on to a very successful country music career through the 1980s and 1990s which produced 19 Top 40 country hits including 11 No. 1 country hits. For a while in the 2000s, Jim and Dan formed Seals & Seals and toured performing all their hits and then some. Dan passed away at the age of 61 in 2009 from mantle cell lymphoma.
John Ford Coley went on to some acting and recording solo and playing with many other acts. He continues to tour and record.
John Ford Coley - Videos
"England" Dan Seals is the younger brother of Jim Seals of Seals & Crofts. The nickname of "England Dan" was given to him by his brother Jim and was a reference to the fact that, as a youngster, Dan had fixated on the Beatles and briefly affected an English accent.
The duo began while they were friends and classmates and performed first as part of Dallas pop/psych group Southwest F.O.B. ("Free on Board") which had a minor hit with the song "Smell Of Incense" in 1968/1969.
They then formed their soft rock duo and had a string of hit singles and albums in the 1970s and early 1980s.
After they split the duo, Dan Seals dropped the "England" moniker and went on to a very successful country music career through the 1980s and 1990s which produced 19 Top 40 country hits including 11 No. 1 country hits. For a while in the 2000s, Jim and Dan formed Seals & Seals and toured performing all their hits and then some. Dan passed away at the age of 61 in 2009 from mantle cell lymphoma.
John Ford Coley went on to some acting and recording solo and playing with many other acts. He continues to tour and record.
John Ford Coley - Videos
U2's Bono sings background vocals on The Call's "What's Happened To You?"
I remember that tune, "Smell Of Incense", never knew who it was though, they used to play on my hometown AM station WORC 1310, good tune. Those Eko violin basses were pretty common back then I guess, I have one and Love's bass player used one,mine sounds pretty good except it's virtually unplayable now, the end of the neck has sunk into the body.
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John Schlitt was the lead vocalist for the band Head East from 1974 to 1980 and sang on their hits "Never Been Any Reason", "Love Me Tonight", their cover of "Since You Been Gone", and more. After he left Head East, he became the long time lead singer for more than 20 years with the pioneering Christian rock band Petra and went on to fame with that band selling millions of albums and receiving gold records and numerous Grammy, Dove, and other awards. He also recorded some successful solo albums and has been a session member for other acts. In addition, John has a current project called The Union of Saints and Sinners with Billy Smiley from Whiteheart. John has also done recordings with John Schlitt, Jay Sekulow, John Elefante, John Lawry & Friends doing some great covers of songs.
He has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as the lead singer of Petra and was named the best rock singer in Christian music history by GospelMusicChannel.com. According to the website, John Schlitt "remains one of the most distinctive and impactfull men to ever stand behind a microphone."
Fooling Yourself
Hold Your Head Up
Long Time
He has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as the lead singer of Petra and was named the best rock singer in Christian music history by GospelMusicChannel.com. According to the website, John Schlitt "remains one of the most distinctive and impactfull men to ever stand behind a microphone."
Fooling Yourself
Hold Your Head Up
Long Time
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One of my favorite 70's hits I have an old car I show sometimes and this is one of the songs that plays in rotation while the car is being shown....... I read an interview with John once where he believed if he kept up the "lifestyle" he was living with Head East he wouldn't have lived beyond the 70's. He is an incredible performer.
Frumious Bandersnatch was a San Francisco psychedelic rock band in the late 1960s named after a character from the Lewis Carroll poem "Jabberwocky". The band is known as a launching band for it's members who went on to more famous bands. Four members of Frumious Bandersnatch (Bobby Winkelman, Jack King, Ross Valory, and David Denny,) became regular members of the Steve Miller Band. Bassist Ross Valory, along with fellow Frumious Bandersnatch member George Tickner and manager Herbie Herbert joined former Santana members Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie to form the band Journey in 1973.
Geddy Lee's nickname is "Dirk" which derived from an invented name for an archetypical rock bass player, or secret agent - Dirk Lee
Alex Lifeson's nickname is "Lerxst" (his full nickname is H.R.H. King Lerxst, King of Schmengland, according to the Power Windows tourbook), "which came from a long-ago, exaggerated pronunciation of his name as "A-lerxst".
Alex Lifeson's nickname is "Lerxst" (his full nickname is H.R.H. King Lerxst, King of Schmengland, according to the Power Windows tourbook), "which came from a long-ago, exaggerated pronunciation of his name as "A-lerxst".
