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Spirit of '76, released in May 1975, was the first of four albums that Spirit would (initially) release for Mercury Records, and their sixth album overall. Though all four albums were greatly influenced by the time that Randy California spent living in Hawaii, this album bears that influence more than any of the others (aside from maybe Future ...
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Jan 2, 2020 · Led by mercurial guitarist Randy California, Spirit were buddies of Jimi Hendrix and praised by Led Zeppelin. But their promise would collapse in blur of drugs and death. Spirit (L-R Randy California, Ed Cassidy, Mark Andes, John Locke and Jay Ferguson) pose for an Ode records publicity shot, 1968(Image credit: Getty) London Bridge, mid-May 1973.
Instrument (s) Vocals, guitar. Years active. 1965–1997. Randy Craig Wolfe (February 20, 1951 – January 2, 1997), known as Randy California, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the original members of the rock group Spirit, formed in 1967.
When did Spirit release Spirit of ’76? Producers Randy California. Writers Barry Keene, Billy Roberts, Bob Dylan & 10 more. California Blues.
Jul 7, 2011 · Spirit of ’76 (released in 1975 by MCA) is a brilliant double album that saw Ed Cassidy and Randy California “officially” reunite for the first time since the legendary 12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus . This disc was also the first band release to feature Randy California in complete creative control of the group’s sound.
Actually released in 1975, this double album was Spirit's tribute to the US bicentennial and was the first recorded as a result of their new deal with Mercury records. Only Randy California and Ed Cassidy from the band who recorded Spirit's debut in 1968 are still here, joined by bassist Barry Keene and with supplementary keyboards provided by ...
Mar 9, 2004 · Find release reviews and credits for Spirit of '76 - Spirit on AllMusic - 2004 - This 1975 release on Mercury has Randy California ...
