Arthur Lee formed influenced by the BYRDS the group GRASSROOTS (1964) , he had to change the name because another band had already the rights to the name, so LOVE was born in 1965. The first 3 LPs recorded for Elektra, all three are
great examples for US Folk-Psych especially "FOREVER CHANGES" is one of the best 60s albums and is cult till today.
"Signed D.C." from the 1st LP and "7 and 7 is" on the 2nd album are outstanding often covered songs.
After their masterpiece Arthur formed a new LOVE formation, which cut the next 3 album releases for Blue Thumb, one the LP "Four Sail" was given out of contractual reason to Elektra.. With this new lineup he tended more to Heavyrock & Blues,
also a new more heavy version from "Signed D.C." was recorded for the "Out Here" double LP.
Later recordings till his death in 2003 are mainly done as ARTHUR LEE & LOVE or Solo.
Style : Psychdelic ;
see:
American Four ; Surfaris ; Sons of Adam ; Geronimo Black ; Cottonwood;
Barry MacLean ; Crazy World of Arthur Brown ; Jimi Hendrix ; Morning ;
Musicians:
Arthur Lee - lead vocals, guitar; Jon Echols - guitar; Ken Forssi - bass;
Bryan MacLean - guitar, vocals; Tjay Cantrelli - horns (2nd)
Alban "Snoopy" Pfisterer - drums, keyboards; Michael Stuart - drums(on 2nd & 3rd);
1969-1970:
Arthur Lee - vocals, guitar; Jay Donnellan = Jay Lewis - lead guitar;
Frank Fayad - bass; Gary Rowles - guitar; Jim Hobson - keyboards;
Dracken Theaker, George Suranovich - drums; Nooney Ricket - guitar, voc.;
Tracks:
The Everlasting First (A.Lee-Jimi Hendrix) with JIMI HENDRIX on guitar
Flying (Lee)
Gimi a little Break
Stand out
Keep on Shining
Anytime
Slick Dick
Love is coming
Feel Daddy feel good
Ride that Vibration
all songs by A.Lee