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Bloodrock: Bloodrock U.S.A.

In October 1971, “Capitol” label released “Bloodrock U.S.A.”, the fourth Bloodrock album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Rick Cobb, Ed Grundy, Stephen Hill, Lee Pickens, Nick Taylor, Jim Rutledge and John Palladino.

Personnel:

  • Jim Rutledge – vocals
  • Lee Pickens – vocals, guitar
  • Nick Taylor – vocals, guitar
  • Stephen Hill – vocals, keyboards
  • Ed Grundy – vocals, bass
  • Rick Cobb – drums, percussion
  • John “Sly” Wilson – engineer
  • Cecil Jones – engineer
  • John Hoernle – art direction
  • Norman Seeff- photography

Track listing:

  1. It’s a Sad World – Bill Ham, Warren Ham
  2. Don’t Eat the Children – John Nitzinger
  3. Promises – John Nitzinger
  4. Crazy ‘Bout You Babe – R. Kates, S. Garrett
  5. Hangman’s Dance – John Nitzinger
  6. American Burn – Lee Pickens, Jim Rutledge, Nick Taylor
  7. Rock & Roll Candy Man – Ed Grundy, Jim Rutledge
  8. Abracadaver – Rick Cobb, Lee Pickens, Jim Rutledge, Nick Taylor
  9. Magic Man – Rick Cobb, Lee Pickens, Jim Rutledge

Bloodrock: Bloodrock 2

In October 1970, “Capitol” label released “Bloodrock 2”, the second Bloodrock studio album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Terry Knight.

Personnel:

  • Jim Rutledge – vocals
  • Nick Taylor – vocals, rhythm and lead guitar
  • Lee Pickens – vocals, lead guitar
  • Steve Hill – vocals, keyboards
  • Eddie Grundy – vocals, bass
  • Rick Cobb – drums, percussion
  • Kenneth Hamann – engineer
  • John Nitzinger- co-composer

Track listing:

  1. Lucky in the Morning
  2. Cheater
  3. Sable and Pearl
  4. Fallin’
  5. Children’s Heritage
  6. Dier Not a Lover
  7. O.A.
  8. Fancy Space Odyssey