The Savage Resurrection
| The Savage Resurrection | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Richmond, California, United States |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, acid rock, garage rock |
| Years active | 1967–1968 |
| Labels | Mercury |
| Past members |
Bill Harper Randy Hammon John Palmer Steve Lage (deceased) Jeff Myer |
The Savage Resurrection were an American psychedelic rock band from the San Francisco Bay area, and were active in between 1967 and 1968.[1] The band were known as one of the youngest psychedelic rock bands in the area, with their 16 year-old lead guitarist, Randy Hammon, who is the cousin of Blue Cheer drummer Paul Whaley.[1][2]
History
Founded in 1967, the group was signed to Mercury Records, on which they released their eponymous debut in 1968.[1] Their album was produced by Abe "Voco" Kesh who is famous with his work with the band Blue Cheer and Harvey Mandel.[1] Their sound was close to groups such as Love and the Jimi Hendrix Experience.[1][3] Singer Bill Harper and bassist Steve Lage quit the band shortly thereafter, leading to the demise of the group.[1] The band continued on touring until late 1968 and then disbanded.[1]
Nick Saloman of The Bevis Frond has cited the Savage Resurrection as one of his biggest influences and, in October 2008, performed a live set with guitarist Randy Hammon.[4] There was some suspicion that Randy Hammon was actually Randy Holden due to some citing that was done in Joe Carducci's book, The Pop Narcotic; this seems to be a misconception.
Former band member Steve Lage, who was born Stephen Allen Lage, on August 15, 1947, died on July 25, 2010, in Oakland, California.[5]
Band members
- Bill Harper - lead vocals
- Randy Hammon - lead guitar
- John Palmer - guitar
- Steve Lage - bass guitar
- Jeff Myer - drums
Discography
Singles
- "Thing in E"/"Fox Is Sick" (Mercury 72778) 1968
- "Thing in E"/"Fox Is Sick" [Reissue] (Mercury 72778 1-35789) 1968
Albums
- The Savage Resurrection (Mercury SR 61156) 1968
- The Savage Resurrection [Reissue] (Mercury 134 068 MFY) 1968
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Savage Resurrection Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
- ↑ "Blue Cheer - News". Blue Cheer. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ↑ "Savage Resurrection Album Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ↑ "Men of the Moment: Bevis Frond interview". Perfect Sound Forever. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ↑ Thedeadrockstarsclub.com - accessed December 2010