Electric Flag

Electric Flag
Formed: Apr, 1967 in Chicago, IL
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Disbanded: 1974
Styles: Blues-Rock, Psychedelic, Jazz-Rock
Group Members: Michael Bloomfield, Buddy Miles, Barry Goldberg, Nick Gravenites, Roger Troy, Harvey Brooks, Marcus Doubleday, Herbie Rich
Biography: When guitarist Mike Bloomfield left the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 1967, he wanted to form a band that combined blues, rock, soul, psychedelia, and jazz into something new. The ambitious concept didn't come off, despite some interesting moments; maybe it was too ambitious to hold all that weight. ...Read full biography
A Long Time Comin'
Released: 1968
Label: COLUMBIA
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Writer Jeff Tamarkin says "ex Butterfield Band guitarist Mike Bloomfield, drummer Buddy Miles, and others put this soul-rock band together in 1967. This debut is a testament to their ability to catch fire ...Read full review
The Electric Flag: An American Music Band
Released: 1968
Label: One Way
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With guitarist Hoshal Wright replacing founding member Mike Bloomfield (formerly of Paul Butterfield Blues Band) and Herbie Rich taking full control of the organ (from another ex-Paul Butterfield member ...Read full review
More The Electric Flag albums: Main Albums (8), Compilations (8)
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