Sir Douglas Quintet...

A San Antonio band, the Sir Douglas Quintet let some Tex-Mex influences shade their work, a classic band. I once walked into the student union building at Trinity University and there was Sir Doug performing.....

13th Floor Elevator...

A band somewhat in the background, but now claiming near cult status, 13th Floor Elevator was a band I knew well, one of the members having briefly gone to my alma mater Trinity University. The band has come to be recognized as probably the very first psychedelic group.

The Band...

Another group whose legend grew more with the years. The Band.....

Quicksilver Messenger Service

Quicksilver Messenger Service....San Francisco psychedelic pioneers.

Procol Harum....

Procol Harem.....a band that never was a huge hit, but who was a great influence on others and today holds cult status....

John Mayall

John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers....electrified rock n' blues.

Janis Joplin...

Janis Joplin, one of the first in a long string of rock stars who self destructed.

Canned Heat....!

Canned heat....electric/rock blues. Here at Woodstock.

Little Stevie Wonder...

When he was young Little Stevie was indeed a wonder!! The first glimpse of black talent that some white kids had...