In November 1970, “San Francisco” and “Atlantic” labels released “East Bay Grease”, the debut Tower of Power album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Mercury” in San Francisco, and was produced by David Rubinson.
Personnel:
- Rufus Miller – lead vocals
- Rick Stevens – lead and backing vocals
- Willie James Fulton – guitar, backing vocals
- Emilio Castillo – vocals, extra greasy vocal, alto saxophone
- Stephen “The Funky Doctor” Kupka – baritone saxophone, backing vocals
- Skip Mesquite – vocals, tenor saxophone, flute
- Mic Gillette – trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn
- Ken Balzell – trumpet
- Greg Adams – first trumpet
- David Padron – second trumpet
- Frank Rocco Prestia – bass
- David Garibaldi – drums, vibes, backing vocals
- Bruce Steinberg – cover and liner design, artwork, photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Emilio Castillo and Stephen Kupka, except where noted.
- Knock Yourself Out
- Social Lubrication
- The Price
- Back on the Streets Again
- The Skunk, the Goose, and the Fly
- Sparkling in the Sand – Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka, Lawrence Lopez
