When John Cipollina left Quicksilver Messenger Service in 1971, he formed Copperhead with Jim Murray and Casey Sonoban (two members of the first Quicksilver line-up), his brother Mario (who later found fame with Huey Lewis and The News) and various other musicians. Their frequent rehearsals and gigs didn't allow them to get a recording contract and in 1972 Cipollina assembled a new line-up with Gary Philippet (ex Front Line), Jim McPherson (ex Stained Glass), David Weber and Hutch Hutchinson. A record, Sealed For Your Protection, was ready to be released on Just Sunshine Record but was eventually shelved. Finally Copperhead was issued by CBS in 1973 and is a superb example of San Francisco Sound, with seven original tracks and a new version of Kibitzer, already recorded by McPherson with Stained Glass. A must for fans of Quicksilver and Cipollina's guitar.
After Copperhead, Cipollina, Weber, McPherson and Hutchinson joined Terry and The Pirates and played with various local groups. Hutch Hutchinson became a renowned bass session player and is still active in the studios.(Stephane Rebeschini)
Tracklist
01. Roller Derby Star 4:16
02. Kibitzer 3:46
03. A Little Hand 5:01
04. Kamikaze 5:26
05. Spin-Spin 3:18
06. Pawnshop Man 5:30
07. Wing-Dang-Doo 4:06
08. They're Making A Monster 7:36
09. Chameleon 3:40
Credits
John Cipollina - Lead & Hawaian Guitars
Hutch Hutchinson - Vocals, Bass
Jim McPherson - Vocals, Piano, Bass, Percussion
Gary Philippet - Vocals, Guitar, Organ
David Weber - Drums
In one particular alternate universe Cipollina ALWAYS tops the best guitarist polls... thanks for this...
RépondreSupprimergood stuff! thanks for sharing..oldfuzzface
RépondreSupprimerI can't tell why, but the sound of the Copollina guitar is always giving me thrill. I was so happy to discover, some years ago, the album reissued with Terri & the Pirates.
RépondreSupprimerAnd now, I am just discovering Cipollina again in this legend that I ignored till now. Will probably be chronicled in my french blog, soon. Thanks again
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