Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Christopher - "What'cha Gonna Do?" 1969

One of the rarest Heavy Psych records from America, Chrisopher's "What'cha Gonna Do?" commands over $8,000 in collectors circles. This band (not to be confused with the "Christopher" on Metromedia Records, 1970) comes from South Carolina, which is pretty unique in itself! The record was pressed privately and as few as 100 copies exist.
Pretty typical heavy fuzzed guitars and songwriting typical of the day, however the all-original free-form jams would've easily withstood the test of time had this band been allowed an audience beyond that of their hometown. Exceptional electric blues-based rock coupled with Excellent vocal harmonies wraps the whole thing up in an "Acid-Rock" groove that comes off very inspired.

Frank Smoak - Guitar/vocals
Steve Nagel - Rhythm Guitar/vocals
Bill Mckee - Bass/vocals
Gary Lucas - Drums










Monday, November 6, 2017

Wabash Resurrection - "Get it Off!" 1975

According to Rockadrome, this band has "Underground Southern Renegade, Budweiser, hippy, backwoods rocker vibe written all over it." which, if I do say so myself, is a damn good description!

From Pittsfield, Illinois, the band played the area in and around their home base. Eventually the band released a one-off LP back in '75 on a privater label (doesn't get any more 'underground' than that!)

Not much more is really known about the band. Doug Oakley (drums) passed on back in 2014.

Bud Bailey (vocals/guitar)
Larry "Pipes Lemon (bass)
Doug Oakley (drums)

An article about Doug's passing by a friend of his:





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