From the archives of
‘60s psychedelic rock comes this incredible live concert album
showcasing the early beginnings of one of the most influential and
legendary heavy psych bands ever, Iron Butterfly, available on CD
and, for the first time, gorgeous 12” vinyl from Purple Pyramid
Records starting May 27! Recorded at the historic Galaxy Club, which
opened in 1964 just two doors west of the Whisky in the heart of the
Sunset Strip, this brilliant performance features the rare early
line-up of the band that recorded the monumentally important debut
full-length Heavy: Doug Ingle (vocals, organ), Danny Weiss
(guitar), Jerry Penrod (bass), Darryl DeLoach (vocals, percussion),
Ron Bushy (drums).
“Every big name act that was in LA
came to see us play at the Galaxy,” says Bushy. “There was Eric
Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, etc.” Atlantic Records showed up
too, signed the band, and sent them into the studio to record what
would become the band’s debut album. The set list from this night’s
performance included “Possession,” Heavy’s monumental
opening cut, and its far-sighted closer, “Iron Butterfly Theme”
as well as “Fields Of Sun,” “Gentle As It May Seem” and “You
Can’t Win,” all of them indicative of the Butterfly’s most
powerful punch. And all of them performed by a band that was about to
emerge from its cocoon to become one of the most adventurous,
fearless and astounding bands to ever take flight - the mighty Iron
Butterfly!
Live At The Galaxy 1967
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