| Road | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Genres | Hard rock |
| Years active | 1970–1972 |
| Labels | Natural Resource, Rare Earth |
| Associated acts | The Noel Redding Band |
| Past members | |
| Noel Redding Rod Richards Leslie Sampson |
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Road was an American hard rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1970. Comprising bassist/vocalist Noel Redding (previously of The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Fat Mattress), guitarist/vocalist Rod Richards (formerly of Rare Earth) and drummer/vocalist Leslie Sampson, the band released one album, Road, in 1972.
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Road was formed in 1970, after Redding left Fat Mattress and Richards left Rare Earth. The band released their self-titled album in 1972, shortly before disbanding. In the brief time they were together, Redding and Sampson participated in the jam sessions that resulted in Randy California's 1972 Kapt. Kopter and the (Fabulous) Twirly Birds album. Following Road, Redding and Sampson formed The Noel Redding Band, while Richards went on to a solo career. Sampson also joined Stray Dog, played in The Gas in the early 80s and Sally Barker And The Rhythm in the 90s.