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Demon Fuzz: Afreaka!

In November 1970, “Dawn” label released “Afreaka!” the first Demon Fuzz studio album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Barry Murray.

Personnel:

  • Smokey Adams – vocals
  • W. Raphael Joseph – guitar
  • Ray Rhoden – piano, organ
  • Sleepy Jack Joseph – bass
  • Steven John – drums
  • Ayinde Folarin – congas
  • Paddy Corea – congas, flute, sax, arrangements
  • Clarance Brooms Crosdale – trombone

Track listing:

  1. Past, Present, and Future – Ray Rhoden
  2. Disillusioned Man – Ray Rhoden, W. Raphael Joseph
  3. Another Country – Ron Polte
  4. Hymn to Mother Earth – Ray Rhoden, W. Raphael Joseph
  5. Mercy (Variation No. 1) – Ray Harris

Quicksilver Messenger: Same

In May 1968, “Capitol” label released the self-titled, debut Quicksilver Messenger Service studio album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by Nick Gravenites, Harvey Brooks and Pete Welding.el:

Personnel:

  • John Cipollina- lead guitar
  • Gary Duncan- vocals, guitar
  • David Freiberg- vocals, bass guitar, viola
  • Greg Elmore- drums

Track listing:

  1. Pride of Man – Hamilton Camp
  2. Light Your Windows – Gary Duncan,David Freiberg
  3. Dino’s Song– Dino Valenti
  4. Gold and Silver – Gary Duncan, Steve Schuster
  5. It’s Been Too Long – Ron Polte
  6. The Fool” – Gary Duncan, David Freiberg

Electric Flag: A Long Time Comin’

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In March 1968, “Columbia” label released “A Long Time Comin’”, the debut Electric Flag album. It was recorded June 1967 – January 1968, and was produced by John Court and Joe Church.

Personnel:

  • Mike Bloomfield– vocals, lead guitar
  • Nick Gravenites– vocals, guitar
  • Barry Goldberg– keyboards
  • Harvey Brooks– bass
  • Buddy Miles–vocals, drums
  • Cass Elliot- vocal
  • Sivuca– guitar, percussion
  • Richie Havens– percussion, sitar
  • John Court – vocal, percussion
  • Joe Church – percussion
  • Paul Beaver– keyboards, Moog synthesizer
  • Herb Rich –organ, vocals, baritone saxophone, guitar
  • Michael Fonfara– keyboards
  • Peter Strazza –tenor saxophone
  • Stemsy Hunter– alto saxophone
  • Marcus Doubleday –trumpet
  • Leo Daruczek – strings
  • Charles McCracken – strings
  • Bobby Notkoff– strings
  • Julius Held – strings
  • Roy Segal – engineer
  • Jim Marshall– cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Killing Floor – Chester “Howlin’ Wolf” Burnett
  2. Groovin’ Is Easy – Nick Gravenites
  3. Over-Lovin’ You – Mike Bloomfield,Barry Goldberg
  4. She Should Have Just – Ron Polte
  5. Wine – Traditional
  6. Texas – Mike Bloomfield,Buddy Miles
  7. Sittin’ in Circles – Barry Goldberg
  8. You Don’t Realize – Mike Bloomfield
  9. Another Country – Ron Polte
  10. Easy Rider – Mike Bloomfield