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What "Technicolor Web of Sound" has listed for Children Of The Mushroom
From: Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
This group evolved out of the Captives in early 1967 and haled from Thousand Oaks, CA, a town just west of L.A. Members included Jerry McMillen (guitar, vocals, flute), Bob Holland (organ), Al Pisciotta (bass), Dennis Christensen (drums) and Paul Gabrinetti (guitar, vocals). They were first influenced by the Doors, but gradually took on more of an Iron Butterfly sound, with their songs emphasized by the outstanding organ playing of Holland.
They released one outstanding 45 in 1968 on the Hollywood label, Soho. The A-side, 'August Mademoiselle', was written by Holland while the B-side, 'You Can't Erase A Mirror', was written by McMillen and Holland.
McMillan went on to audition for Iron Butterfly, but this didn't pan out. They soon started listening to Jethro Tull and McMillan began playing the flute. In 1969, Holland left the group and they changed their name to Lady and played a lot of Tull influenced music. They stayed together in one form or fashion well into the mid-70s.
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Band Members:
Jerry McMillen, Al Pisciotta, Bob Holland, Dennis Christensen Swanson, Jim Rolfe, Paul Gabrinetti
Influences:
Doors, Iron Butterfly
Hometown:
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Channel Comments
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Blackcrow911
(5 months ago)
Yeah, I did favorite one of your songs, I wish I would of known about you years ago. I love your music!
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NewspaperTaxi11
(10 months ago)
You guys are amazing!! I can't believe you didn't get more recognition back in the sixties :( "You Can't Erase a Mirror" is such a beautiful song <3 :) Anyhow, keep rocking. Peace.
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beat1866
(11 months ago)
Mushrooms
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123Jah456Jah789
(11 months ago)
Hey hey...just want to say: you have to face the fact - Children of The Mushroom still liiiiiive among people! :D Peace! ☮
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mrugdork
(1 year ago)
I would love the lyrics to "August Mademoiselle ." I love this haunting bit of tripadellica. How did you guys NOT smash through the scene with such a powerful sound?
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karlechristensen
(1 year ago)
Children of the Mushroom, Dennis, Jerry and the gang, the only thing I see missing from your reunion is the bands old black hearse you used back in the day for hauling the equipment around! Rock On!
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mrugdork
(1 year ago)
You guys had a great sound. Had never heard of you. Have been discovering many 60's psychedelic bands on the internet. Cool deal!
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oldschoolhero66
(1 year ago)
Okay disregard the last comment..from emeraldflowsion62...check out this channel haha..we're the same people..but I didn't realize I was on my prowrestling based account.
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EmeraldFlowsion62
(1 year ago)
You're really from Children of The Mushroom? That's awesome! Check out my channel!
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fmackert
(1 year ago)
thank you very much!
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