Children Of The Mushroom - Children Of The Mushroom

Children Of The Mushroom formed in Thousand Oaks, California, which is a small town near Los Angeles. First they were called The Captives and around the summer of love they became Children Of The Mushroom.

The band consisted of Jerry McMillen (guitar, vocals, flute), Bob Holland (organ), Al Pisciotta (bass), Dennis Christensen (drums) and Paul Gabrinetti (guitar, vocals). The band was inspired by The Doors, Iron Butterfly and similar groups, which appeared around the L.A area. In 1968 the Soho label out of Hollywood released their incredible single.

Children Of The Mushroom ‎– Children Of The Mushroom (2014)

Tracks:

01. August Mademoiselle (single A-side,1968) (Bob Holland) - 2:24

02. You Can't Erase Α Mirror (single B-side,1968) (Bob Holland, Jerry McMillen) - 3:00

03. Blade (Children Of The Mushroom/Jerry McMillen) - 6:11

04. It Won't Be Enough (Children Of The Mushroom/Jerry McMillen) - 4:08

05. Vortex (Children Of The Mushroom/Jerry McMillen) - 5:04

06. Care For Me (Children Of The Mushroom/Jerry McMillen) - 4:08

07. Exordium (The Mushroom Theme) (Bob Holland, Jerry McMillen) - 7:15

Personnel:

- Jerry McMillen - lead vocals, lead guitar (01,02,07)

- Jim Rolfe - lead guitar (03-06)

- Paul Gabrinetti - rhythm guitar (01,02)

- Bob Holland - Vox organ

- Al Pisciotta - bass

- Dennis Christensen (Dennis Christensen Swanson) - drums

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- Dick Parker, Dick Torst - backing vocals (01,02)

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