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Powder

 
Artist: Powder

Group Members:

Ray Columbus & the Invaders, Bill Schoppe, Tom Martin, Thomas Frost, Richard Frost

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Performed Songs By:

Tom Martin

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  • Formed: 1967, San Mateo, CA
  • Disbanded: 1969
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Biff! Bang! Powder
  • Representative Songs: "Turn Another Page", "Magical Jack", "Magical Jack

Biography

One of the many fine '60s groups who barely got to record, let alone reach a wide audience, Powder was one of the most Anglophile American bands of the decade. Hailing from San Mateo, CA (near San Francisco), the group stood apart from their peers in that they were neither psychedelic nor garage, specializing in power pop with ringing, crashing guitars and harmonies. Most of their material was extremely reminiscent of the Who circa A Quick One and The Who Sell Out, and while it was undoubtedly derivative, it was also well done. Sonny & Cher tried to help Powder get an album out after the group backed them on a 1968 tour, but it was shelved, although a lot of material was recorded. Powder leaders Tom and Rich Frost released some records on their own, including the minor hit "She's Got Love," and an album of unreleased Powder material was finally released in 1993. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
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