Who Are the Chambers Brothers Band?

Not to be confused with the gang of the same name, the Chambers Brother's Band are a gospel/blues band from Los Angeles.

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The Chambers Brothers have been active since 1954.  They are best known for "The Time Has Come Today" which they released in 1968.

Often novel and inventive in their song writing, The Chamber Brothers have been know to add elements of Southern Rock and even psychedelia to their music.

They continue to play together today and have released more than 30 albums. 

Who Was Blue Cheer?

Blue Cheer was an American band active from 1967 - 1972 and intermittently until 2009.  While very influential, Blue Cheers is difficult to define in terms of genera.  Influenced by blues rock, they also provided inspiration to the punk rock and heavy metal genera.

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Their most popular single was also their first.  "Summer Time Blues" reached #14 in the US in 1968.  In later years Blue Cheer became embattled in a dispute about who owned rights to the band name.

Who are The Pretty Things?

The Pretty Things are a long lived blues/rock crossover band formed in England in 1963.  While initially commercially successful in England, The Pretty Things have not had a hit since 1966's Kinks Cover "A Place in The Country."

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The Pretty Things have had a notable impact on music.  During the late 1960s they recorded music for films and were also covered by David Bowie.  He used two of their songs in 1973's  "Pin Ups."  

The Pretty Things, with several lineup changes are still together and recording today.