The Leathercoated Minds – A Trip Down The Sunset Strip (1967) @ 320

The Leathercoated Minds’ 1967 release A Trip Down the Sunset Strip is a one-of-a-kind artifact of the psychedelic era. Originally conceived as an exploitation item, it nonetheless emerged as an enduring musical statement, thanks to the talents of those involved, particularly then-unknown Oklahoma-bred guitarist J.J. Cale.

As its title suggests, A Trip Down the Sunset Strip was originally concocted by noted pop producer Snuff Garrett (known for his hitmaking ‘60s work with the likes of Bobby Vee, Cher and Gary Lewis and the Playboys) to tap into the wave of publicity that surrounded the Sunset Strip and the Hollywood club scene at the time. For the project, Garrett assigned Cale to cut a set of instrumental versions of then-recent psychedelic hits, which were augmented with four Cale originals. It totally captures the era’s heady sense of excitement and inspiration.

The visionary talents of Cale virtually assured that A Trip Down the Sunset Strip would transcend its humble origins, becoming an increasingly rare collectible as its reputation grew.

Members:

J.J. Cale

Terrye Tillison

James Markham

Roger Tillison

Jimmy Karstein

The Leathercoated Minds was a short-lived psychedelic studio-based band which lasted from 1966 to 1967.

The band produced one album, A Trip down the Sunset Strip.  Its members included J. J. Cale, James Markham, Jimmy Karstein, Roger Tillison, and Terrye Tillison. Karstein had previously played the drums for Gary Lewis & the Playboys.

The group was short-lived, and disbanded a year after forming.

The Leathercoated Minds – A Trip Down The Sunset Strip 

(2001 Acid Symposium – AS001)

 01. The Leathercoated Minds - Eight Miles High 

 02. The Leathercoated Minds - Sunset And Clark 

 03. The Leathercoated Minds - Psychotic Reaction 

 04. The Leathercoated Minds - Over Under Sideways Down 

 05. The Leathercoated Minds - Susnhine Superman 

 06. The Leathercoated Minds - Non-Stop 

 07. The Leathercoated Minds - Arriba 

 08. The Leathercoated Minds - Kicks 

 09. The Leathercoated Minds - Mr. Tambourine Man 

 10. The Leathercoated Minds - Puff (The Magic Dragon) 

 11. The Leathercoated Minds - Along Comes Mary 

 12. The Leathercoated Minds - Pot Luck 

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