Savage Grace (not to be confused of the heavy metal band from the 1980's of the same name) was a progressive rock band from Detroit, Michigan formed in the late 1960's by guitarist Ron Koss, keyboardist John Seanor, and drummer Larry Zack, who were the nucleus of a jazzy trio called Scarlet Letter (with two albums released on Mainstream Records). The addition of vocalist/bassist Al Jaquez transformed the band into Savage Grace. The band was signed to Reprise and released their eponymous debut in 1969.
Upon moving to Los Angeles the following year, the band embarked on a second (and much more heavier!) album which took almost two years to complete. By 1972, the trail had ended and the band went their separate ways, having never achieved the success that seemed their due. The songwriting and musicianship was top notch, but in the long run, perhaps the band was too eclectic for mainstream audiences.
Founded in 1969 in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, Cravinkel was formed by guitarist Claw Cravinkel. He, along with Rolf Kaiser (bass/vocals), Klaus George Meier (guitar/vocals), and George B. Miller (drums) moved to Hamburg to be closer to record companies. It paid off, seeing the band signed to Phillips. The band then moved to Volkmarst to be in a more creative environment.
After the release of their self titled debut L.P., the band found themselves in London to embark on a European tour with Frumpy and Spooky Tooth, and opening "The Love-And-Peace Festival" (Europe's answer to the "Woodstock" Festival.) in September, 1970. (technical problems led to the band's premature abortion of their set).
!971 saw not only the release of their second album, but also a change in lineup, which led to a more "progressive" sound.
In early 1972, the house that the band inhabited in Volkmarst burned down, along with all of their belongings, after which, the band dissolved.
Chook - "Cold Feet" b/w "Tables Turn"
Havoc H. 1005 New Zealand, 1971
Chook were a short live Melbourne band in 1971 who
played a commercial brand of progressive rock. They
only released this one single and disbanded shortly after.
Ian Ryan (bass) went on to be the first bass player for
Buster Brown.
The Razz Band - "Some Like it Hot" b/w "Baby Make Love"
No label, Promo/Demo. Writing credits to Kim Fowley & Ronni Lee (Venus and the Razorblades), Not a lot of info on this one.
1977-78?
The Purple Sun - "Doomsday" b/w "Give Your Life"
Rampart Street Records - RSRS-0285 U.S. 1970
C.T. Pilferhogg - "You Haul" b/w "Tight Mama"
Tri State Recording Company - TSRC-1803 U.S. 197?
American hard rock trio Hot Jam were formed in Marshalltown, Iowa, in 1974. The band began playing out almost immediately, building up a large repertoire of original songs which they tested out on club audiences throughout the mid-west alongside a select number of tried and tested audience pleasing covers. Their debut single; "Stormy Monday" b/w "Tobacco Road" was released in 1975 on the Sun Dyl label. The single received a fair amount of radio airplay,from which the band garnered an even more sizable audience, scoring support slots for Heads East, Chicago, and Brownsville Station.
A 2nd 7" was recorded and released in Sun Dyl in 1976, pairing their original "I Love to Boogie" with Grand Funk Railroad's "I Don't Have to Sing the Blues" as the B-side.
After the departure of guitarist Roger Mathias in 1977, the band began it's MKII lineup and recorded another single, this time on Ovation/Tailspin.
The band recorded demos for a full length, however none of the major's took a bite and after more gigging through 78-80, the band folded for good.
