They are something exceptional, a rare bird. A band from the sixties that changed course in the seventies, never bowed to the trends of the moment, avoided great commercial success, took a long break which he survived and has continued strong for the last twelve years.
Throughout its extensive history, They have been described as a legendary band from San Francisco's Fillmore era., classic rock, power pop, punk rock, garage rock and some other definitions. Actually they are all correct.
Originally from San Francisco in 1966, The band has been touring and performing (in)constant for almost six decades, exceeding all expectations and presenting their own infectious style of rock 'n' roll, with cult classics like “Slow Death”, “Teenage Head” y, of course, “Shake Some Action”. Current line-up includes Cyril Jordan, Tony Sales on drums, Atom Ellis on bass and two younger members, Sean Fitzsimmons and Miki Rogulj on guitar. According to the leader, Cyril Jordan, This is the best lineup in the entire history of the band., and he couldn't be happier.
Their concerts are based on a repertoire that spans the band's entire career., with emphasis on both the album “Teenage Head” by 1971 (with older rock and roll influences, el rockabilly, the Stones and the Yardbirds), like in the power pop period (influenced by the Beatles and the Byrds), most associated with the band's three albums on Sire Records in the late 1990s. 70.
a little history: Flamin' Groovies dates back to 1965, when the band started as The Chosen Few in their hometown, San Francisco, California. After a name change and an album 10 inches self-published, “Sneakers”, which had impressive sales, the band caught the attention of Columbia, which sent them into the studio with a big budget to record their first real album, “Supersnazz”, with the Epic seal. His next two albums were for Kama Sutra, “Flamingo” and the revered classic “Teenage Head”.
Original singer Roy Loney left the band immediately afterwards and guitarist Cyril Jordan moved to England with Chris Wilson. (previously on Loose Gravel) assuming leadership. They continued with their direct, guitar-driven rock 'n' roll style., but this time with influences more than 60 that of the 50. At the beginning of the 70, They released some singles with United Artists, recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales with production by Dave Edmunds. In 1976, signed to Sire Records, who published three authentic power pop gems: Shake Some Action, Flamin’ Groovies Now y Jumpin’ In the Night.
Another formation change occurred: Wilson moved to England and joined the Barracudas. The Groovies continued to tour Australia and Europe during the 80 and principles of 90, releasing an excellent album, although little known, called Rock Juice, to finally separate. The band met in 2013 for a tour of Australia (at the request of his friends, los Hoodoo Gurus), and since then they have played all over the United States, including multiple East Coast tours, the West Coast and the Midwest, half a dozen successful tours of Europe, repeated visits to Japan and, of course, numerous concerts in his hometown, San Francisco, and San Francisco Bay.
Some newcomers wonder: “Why have I never heard of this group?”?”. It is difficult to explain why they have not received the attention they deserve (at least in the US. His.), but they're here to give everyone another chance to listen and see why those in the know consider them one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands ever..
