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Spirit was an American rock band founded in 1967 and based in Los Angeles. Their most commercially successful single in the United States was " I Got a Line on You ". They were also known for their albums, including their self-titled debut album , The Family That Plays Together , Clear , and Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus .
- Randy California
By some accounts, Chandler wanted Hendrix as the only...
- Spirit Album
Spirit is the debut studio album by American rock band...
- The Family That Plays Together
The Family That Plays Together is the second album by the...
- Ed Cassidy
Spirit finally disbanded following California's death in...
- Jay Ferguson
John Arden "Jay" Ferguson (born May 10, 1947) is an American...
- Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus
Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus is the fourth album by the...
- Mark Andes
When the original line-up of Spirit broke up, Andes and Jay...
- Randy California
- 'I Got a Line on You' From: 'The Family that Plays Together' (1969) This rocker from late-1968 kicks into gear with a pounding piano riff that screams pure rock and roll.
- 'Mr. Skin' From: '12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus' (1970) Skin' is one of the funkier tracks in the Top 10 Spirit Songs list. It was not only one of the key tracks from the band's fourth album, 'The 12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus,' but also served as the nickname for drummer Ed Cassidy due to his shaved head.
- 'Uncle Jack' From: 'Spirit' (1968) Released in January of 1968, Spirit's debut album is one of rock's unsung masterpieces, combining elements of pop, rock and jazz into a psychedelic brew.
- 'Nature's Way' From: '12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus' (1970) From the classic '12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus' album comes another of Spirit's better known tracks.
Active. 1960s - 1980s. Formed. 1967 in Los Angeles, CA. Disbanded. 1972. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Art Rock, Prog-Rock, Psychedelic/Garage, Contemporary Pop/Rock. Group Members. Ed Cassidy, John Locke, Mark Andes, Randy California, Jay Ferguson, Matt Andes, Al Staehely, Barry Keene, Chris Staehely. Album Highlights. New Releases. Discover. Articles.
Jan 2, 2020 · ( Classic Rock ) last updated 2 January 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.
" I Got a Line on You " is a rock song by American rock band Spirit, originally recorded during the sessions for their second album, The Family That Plays Together, between March 11 and September 18, 1968. Widely considered to be a rock classic, the song was composed by guitarist/singer Randy California and produced by Lou Adler.