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Raven was a rock/blues band formed in 1967 in Buffalo, New York.
It was comprised of Tony Galla (lead vocals), Jim Calire (piano/vocals), Gary Mallaber (drums), John Weitz (guitar), and the late Tom Calandra (bass guitar). The band played throughout the United States, appearing at such popular venues as the Electric Circus (nightclub), the Fillmore East, Steve Paul's Scene, and Unganos in New York City, the Grande Ballroom in Detroit, Chicago's Kinetic Playground and many others.
Raven toured in England in 1969 and were offered a recording contact by George Harrison via Peter Asher with Apple Records. They turned it down to sign with Columbia Records instead.
References
Richard DiLello, "The Longest Cocktail Party" - An Insider's Diary of the Beatles, Their Million Dollar 'Apple' Empire and Its Wild Rise and Fall. - pg. 119 - George Harrison instructs Peter Asher to "look up" the Raven (U.S. band) while in New York City. (ISBN 1841956023)
Patti Meyer Lee and Gary Lee,Don't Bother Knockin' -- This Town's A Rockin' (Buffalo Sounds Press, October 20, 2000). ISBN 097017490X.
Marty Angelo, Once Life Matters: A New Beginning (Impact Publishers, 2005-2006), ISBN 0961895446.
External links
- Raven (American band)
- Tony Galla
- Jimmy Calire
- Gary Mallaber
- Raven (American band) - Allmusic
- Famous people from Buffalo, NY
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