Biography
Birmingham Sunday
Effective period / Period of releases: 1969
Members: Joe LaChew, John Kvam, Jean Heim, Phil Gustafson, Debbie Parke, Ward Johns, Montgomery Johns
Evolved out of The Freedom VAmerican psychedelic rock band from Carson City, Nevada, formed in September 1966. The four founding musicians went to the same school, where they created a band that played at local clubs all over northern Nevada and in the Carolinas. In 1968, they were able to conclude a contract with Bill Holmes, the producer of Strawberry Alarm Clock and the All American label. The vinyl was published as a limited edition of 100 copies. Although the band played in different styles, the album is a good example of pop psychedelia. Alternating male and female vocals, using wind, keyboard and string instruments. Engineer Paul Buff played the Chamberlin on the album, a primitive electronic keyboard whose sound was emulated and popularized by the Mellotron.
Debbie Parke - vocals
Joe LaChew - guitar, drums, the vocals
Ward Johns - guitar
John Kvam - bass
Jean Heim - rhythm guitar, the vocals
Phil Gustafson - keyboards, Saxophones
Monty Johns - drums
Bill Holmes - producer