Author: Acid Revolver
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This feature interviews Dan Garcia and Ray Clearwater, formerly Christopher Gaylord, of Oceanside garage-psych band The Lyrics. They discuss recordings, original songs, local gigs, television appearances, influences and the circumstances surrounding the band’s split. Clearwater also recounts his subsequent Magic…
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A 1967 A&M single by Lyn La Salle, featuring psychedelic rocker “Randee Ram-Jet” and folk-psych “Takin’ Life Easy”, gained regional radio attention but no royalties for its creator. Scooder LaSalle explains its troubled production: a stolen master, delayed release, and…
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island’s Loos Foos and the Fiberglass Cornflake formed in 1962 as teenage Beatles fans. After Vietnam disrupted their progress, the seven-year-old band recorded one 1969 single, “I Think I’ve Got You/Bless Me Father”, funded through gig earnings. Despite…
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The Knights of Day were a Long Beach garage band formed in 1965 by teenagers inspired by the British Invasion. Managed by Casey Kasem, they gained local popularity, appeared on television and released two obscure singles: “Everybody Needs Somebody To…
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Detroit garage band The Just Luv issued only one rare single, “Valley Of Hate”/“Good Good Lovin’”, in 1970. Written by bassist and vocalist Frank Rossi during Vietnam service, “Valley Of Hate” is a fuzz-driven anti-war protest song. The band, comprising…
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Art Steinman reflects on Brooklyn garage band The Jagged Edge, describing their rigorous rehearsals, teenage gigs, recordings for Gallant, limited promotion and local scene. He discusses their Byrds-inspired sound, legal name change to The Off-Set, unreleased demos and failed opportunities.…
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The Harbinger Complex, a Fremont, California garage band, are celebrated for their 1966 fuzz-punk single “I Think I’m Down”. In this interview, vocalist Jim Hockstaff discusses the band’s Byrds, Dylan, Stones and British Invasion influences, live shows with major acts,…
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Washington DC garage-rock band The Hangmen emerged from The Reekers in 1965, scoring a local hit with “What A Girl Can’t Do”. Despite Monument releases, national success eluded them. Their 1967 album Bittersweet blended garage, psychedelia and balladry. After splitting,…
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Les Gypsys were a leading Parisian garage beat band active from 1966 to 1968. After winning a Golf Drouot battle of the bands, they turned professional and played extensively across France, supporting major acts. Their sole 1967 single, limited to…
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Grassfire, a late-1960s psychedelic band from Duluth–Superior, released a rare 1969 Steamboat 45 featuring “Aunt Morley’s Wheatcakes” and “Smell of Incense”. Drummer Ed Gallagher and guitarist Bill Forseth clarified the record’s history, confirming its original A-side, line-up and energetic live…
