Ford Theatre (band)
| Ford Theatre | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock • progressive rock |
| Years active | 1966 - 1971 |
| Labels | ABC |
| Associated acts |
The Continentals The Joyful Noise |
| Past members |
Harry Palmer John Mazzarelli Butch Webster Joey Scott Jimmy Altieri Robert Tamagni Wally Magee |
Ford Theatre was a psychedelic rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that were active in between 1966 and 1971.[1][2] Their sound was similar to other Boston based psychedelic rock bands of the era, but more genuine.[1]
History
The band formed from the members of The Continentals (Altieri, Mazzarelli, Tamagni, and Webster) who then recruited Harry Palmer and Joe Scott. Although they existed during the period, the group disassociates itself with the Bosstown Sound, the term used to describe the Boston sound.
Ford Theatre was one of the most promising bands of the 60's that wereinfluenced by the bands such as The Kingsmen, The Beatles and The Byrds, although they recorded only 2 albums, both under the ABC Records label.[2] The band's first album Trilogy for the Masses was produced by Bob Thiele in 1968. The album's band tracks were done at Fleetwood Studios in Revere, Massachusetts and the vocals were at Capitol Studios in New York City.[2] And a year later their second album Time Changes was produced by Bill Szymczyk who later went on to produce The Eagles.[1][3] The second album was done at the Hit Factory in New York City.[2]
After 1969, the band disappeared from records and their memory was overshadowed by the more successful bands of the '70s. In a recent interview Jimmy Altieri stated that after the release of Time Changes, the band didn't manage to get a new deal for a third album that was already partially recorded and the members decided to disband Ford Theatre in 1971.[2]
Band members
- Harry Palmer - guitar
- John Mazzarelli - keyboards, vocals
- Butch Webster - lead guitar
- Joey Scott - lead vocals
- Jimmy Altieri - bass, vocals
- Robert Tamagni drums, vocals
Discography
Singles
- "From a Back Door Window"/"Theme for the Masses" (ABC 11118) 1968
- "I've Got the Fever"/"Jefferson Airplane" (ABC 11227) 1969
- "Time Changes"/"Wake Up in the Morning" (Columbia(EMI) 1C006-90288) 1969
- "At the Station"/"Wake up in the Morning" (Stateside 5C 006-90 589) 1969
Albums
- Trilogy for the Masses (ABC ABCS-658) 1968
- Time Changes (ABC ABCS 681) 1969
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Ford Theatre". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Interview with Jimmy Altieri". 60s Garage Bands. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
- ↑ "Ford Theatre Album Reviews". Dutch Progressive Rock Page. Retrieved 2010-09-23.