Forgotten heavy bands from late 60's to early 70's

Roky Erickson (13th floor elevators) is IMHO one of the great, quirky artists to emerge at that time. I really love the way that he's rooted in the blues and how that lends substance to his music. There's a 2 disc compilation that covers a lot of the good stuff..otherwise you can pick up the individual releases and live with the bad as well as the good.

Moby Grape is the other name that immediately comes to mind, but their stuff, while good, never IMHO rises to the level of Roky's best work. You could also look at Iron Butterfly, Strawberry Alarm Clock, and a bunch of others that each have their own charm.

Caveat: Definitely not for every taste.

Marty

Here's some (on the more obscure side) heavy LP's I'd recommend you to check out for starters...from memory so hopefully correct...

Blue Cheer - Outside Inside (1968)
Bloodrock - same (1971)
Lucifers Friend - same (1970)
Pulse - same (1968)
Highway Robbery - same (1972)
Demian - same (1972)
Bolder Damn - Mourning (1971)
Night Sun - Mournin (1972)
Sir Lord Baltimore - Kingdom Come and same (1971-72)

...and if you dig this - also check Masters Of Reality - same (1988 i think)...

Terry Reid. A forgotten legend.

Some more familiar names from the early 70's:
Uriah Heep
Try Live, Demons and Wizards, the Magician's Birthday
Wishbone Ash
Try Argus and live Dates.
While not as acid drenched as 13th floor elevators, these two are definately very heavy. Uriah Heep Live is an all time classic and Wishbone Ash was one of the first bands to use a dual lead guitar approach which definately inspired Iron Maiden, Priest, etc.

Hawkwind and Spirit