Gandalf - Gandalf (1969)

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Gandalf were an influential late 1960s psychedelic rock group.

They were an American band originally called the Rahgoos and formed by Peter Sando, Frank Hubach, Bob Muller and Davy Bauer.

They signed a record deal with Capitol Records in 1967. Producers Koppelman & Rubin were not happy with the bands name, and suggest that it be changed. Despite being against the bands will, and losing local fan recognition, Davy suggested the name "Gandalf and The Wizards", which ended up sticking as "Gandalf". [1]

They recorded their first and only LP the same year. The record includes covers of Tim Hardin, Eden Ahbez and Bonner & Gordon (the writers of "Happy Together") and two songs composed by the band's guitarist Peter Sando.

But Capitol spurned them and only released the LP in 1969 with the wrong record inside the sleeve. The copies were recalled and damaged the band's career. Capitol didn't promote the record which made the sales worse.

 

[MirrinDesertBoots]

Great find. I have a couple psychedelic rock bands im into.

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[The Fapture]

pretty decent op