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Learn about Jock Bartley's musical journey from Kansas to Colorado, where he played with Zephyr, Gram Parsons and Firefall. Discover how he influenced rock and country rock guitarists with his melodic, tasteful and fiery style.
Firefall is an American country rock band that formed in Boulder, Colorado, in 1974. [1] . It was founded by Rick Roberts, former member of the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Jock Bartley, who had been Tommy Bolin 's replacement in Zephyr. The band's biggest hit single, "You Are the Woman", peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976.
- Jock Bartley, John Bisaha, Sandy Ficca, Steve Weinmeister, Jim Waddell
- Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
- 1974–present
Sep 21, 2023 · Jock Bartley, guitarist and vocalist of Firefall, talks about their new album Friends & Family, which features covers of songs by Fleetwood Mac, The Byrds, The Band and more. He shares how they chose the songs, how they recorded them remotely, and how they honored the original artists and their own style.
Nov 26, 2021 · Jock Bartley is the original lead guitarist of Firefall, a soft-rock band that emerged from the Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, Zephyr, and Jo Jo Gunne. He shares his musical influences, gear, and career highlights in this interview with Vintage Guitar magazine.
Listen to the founding members of Firefall talk about their history, influences, and latest album Comet. Learn about their songs "You Are The Woman," "Cinderella," and "Way Back When," and their connections to The Byrds, Spirit, and The Eagles.
Photo: Jock Bartley | By Jae-Ha Kim, New York Times | After touring and playing guitar for Firefall for just shy of 50 years, founding member Jock Bartley knows a thing or two about making travel more pleasant.
Feb 3, 2021 · Arts. 2/3/21 - Jock Bartley Part 1: Firefall's New Album and an Interwoven History. KVCR | By dfleming. Published February 3, 2021 at 12:00 AM PST. Listen • 47:52. It's David Fleming in conversation with Jock Bartley, of Firefall for the entirety of this edition of KVC-Arts.
