spirit of 76....by spirit

Randy California is one of the great characters in RnR history. He had an original vision as a songwriter and was a great, really underrated guitar player. (Purportedly Jimi was a big fan of his when Randy was still in high school.)

Sadly, but sort of fittingly, he died when he was swept out to sea and (I understand) just disappeared. (I'm not sure if that part's apochryphal, but - if true - it is a fitting end to his story.)

Sometimes it takes a thread like this to jog one's memory & dig out an old fav, Thanks for the reminder phasecorrect, hadn't listened to Spirit in years & "fresh garbage" is playing now, what a great group they were.

12 Dreams, anyone?

I am with you Ghosthouse and Pehare. After reading this post yesterday, I dusted off 12 Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus and played it last night. I had forgotten what a great sounding album it is. "Nothing To Hide" and "Mr. Skin" are great songs. I may have to dig deeper into the catalogue.

12 dreams is a sonic delight...many consider that the pinnacle of Spirit recordings...I also have Son of Spirit