The Third Bardo
| Third Bardo | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New York, United States |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock • garage rock |
| Years active | 1967 |
| Labels |
Roulette Sundazed |
| Associated acts | Chris Moon |
| Past members |
Bruce Ginsberg Damian Kelly Richy Seslowe Ricky Goldclang Jeff Monn |
The Third Bardo was an American psychedelic and garage rock band from New York led by singer, Jeff Monn. Their name is a reference to the book, The Tibetan Book of the Dead.[1] The group existed for a brief time in the late 1960s. In 1967 they released their only single, "I'm Five Years Ahead of My Time".[2] "Five Years" received some radio exposure until it was pulled from being played for its perceived drug references, and only years later was recognized as a 1960s rock classic due to its inclusion in compilations such as the critically acclaimed Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965-1968 box set.
Though short-lived, the band still performed in local Manhattan venues during their existence. These included the Arthur's and Ondine. They also appeared on the Cleveland-based television show, Upbeat.[3]
The Third Bardo only had one recording session, which yielded six tracks in all, and released one other song as a B-side, "Rainbow Life." Their technique of Eastern melody and distorted guitar make the single, overall, distinctive to the rock scene.[3]The band broke up in 1967, soon after recording, and Monn began a solo career as Chris Moon. He would release an album named The Chris Moon Group in 1970.[4]
Discography
45s
- "I'm Five Years Ahead Of My Time"/"My Rainbow Life" (Roulette 4742) 1967
Albums
- Lose Your Mind (Sundazed SEP 106) 1993
- The Third Bardo (Sundazed SEP 10-160) 2000
Song list
- I'm Five Years Ahead Of My Time
- My Rainbow Life
- Lose Your Mind
- I Can Understand Your Problem
- Dawn Of Tomorrow
References
- ↑ "Third Bardo - I'm Five Years Ahead of my Time". psychedelicrocknroll.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Third Bardo - Lose Your Mind". tyme-machine.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Classic Singles: The Third Bardo". cosmicmindatplay.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Chris Moon". badcatrecords.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- Unterberger, Richie: The Third Bardo at AllMusic