SEALED 1969 ORIG SMOKESTACK LIGHTNIN OFF THE WALL
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1969 first pressing ORIGINAL
STILL FACTORY SEALED!
S M O K E S T A C K L I G H T N I N '
...USA - Bell Records - 6026
From 41 years ago...and STILL FACTORY SEALED...amazing...
Original 1969 VINYL first pressing of hard edged garagey blues-psych band ...lots of cool fuzz guitar and the underground-rock styles & flair that collectors 40 years later eagerly look for & enjoy. Smokestack Lightnin' had thee sound...
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One of the truly unsung groups of the 60's Sunset Strip era, Smokestack Lightnin' was something of a house band at the Whiskey A-Go-Go (as well as at the Cheetah), recorded several strong singles, worked with Bones Howe, recorded an LP and made a film appearance. However, they are rarely mentioned along with the Doors, Seeds, Love, or Byrds when the top bands of the Strip are listed. As Smokestack Lightnin' drummer art Guy reflects: "The 60's in L.A. and in particular on the Sunset Strip was pure and simply magic. We had just moved from the traditional boy and girl thing with Saturday night dates, school and sports being the most important things in the world. We were at war in Vietnam and the younger generation began to question anything and everything our parents and peers stood for and promoted. This movement didn't happen overnight. It was a gradual trend, fueled in many places around the country. Our neck of the woods with the tremendous musical talent started to fuel the fires of change that spread coast to coast over the next few years. The Sunset Strip drew kids from around the country and across the globe like a magnet. The famed Whiskey-A-Go-Go, which just prior to 1966 was hosting people like Johnny Rivers and audiences in suits and ties, was transformed into a forum for the new upcoming rock stars of tomorrow. The Strip was alive with thousands of fans of this new generation.
We had long hair, wore outrageous clothes, promoted free love and lots of it, drank, and smoked pot and created general mayhem wherever we went. Girls wore skirts so short, if they even bent over slightly everything was exposed. Many chose to go bra-less and panty-less. It was one wild party scene after another, with daytime in between. One other point that should be made very clear was the fact that all of the groups got along as if we were one big extended family. It didn't matter if Sly and The Family Stone or the Doors was in the audience. They loved every minute of the music and excitement and appreciated each band for their uniqueness. We all supported each other. We all loved the fans and communicated and partied with them."
- Watch Your Step Long Stemmed Eyes (John's Song) Three Hundred Pounds of Heavenly Joy Something's Got a Hold on Me Light in My Window I Idolize You Who's Been Talking? Well Tuesday ) Smokestack Lightnin' Ric Eiserling - guitar Kelly Green - bass Ronnie Darling - percussion, vocals Art Guy - drums CONDITION: STILL FACTORY SEALED...never opened in 41 years...a perfect flat and square original with 4 sharp corners... the only little 'thing' is the most tiny delete mark you ever saw at bottom of pocket opening (see photo) ...here, a relic from Hollywoods Sunset Strip Blues Psych scene...remarkably STILL SEALED....you never see like this...
keeper copy!
A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTIBLES!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for more & more of similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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