Gandalf (American band)
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Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1965–68 |
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Past members | Peter Sando Frank Hubach Bob Muller Davy Bauer |
Gandalf were an American psychedelic rock band formed in 1965 in New York City.[1][2] Originally called the Rahgoos, the group consisted of guitarist Peter Sando, bassist Bob Muller, keyboardist Frank Hubach and drummer Davy Bauer.[3]
They signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in 1967. Producers Koppelman & Rubin were not happy with the band's name, and suggested it be changed to the Knockrockers.[4] However, Peter Sando commented that they "hated that and bantered about various names".[4] Despite being against the band's will, and losing local fan recognition, Davy suggested the name "Gandalf and The Wizards", which ended up sticking as "Gandalf".[5]
They recorded their first LP the same year. The record includes covers of
Band members
- Peter Sando - guitar
- Frank Hubach - keyboards
- Bob Muller - bass guitar
- Davy Bauer - drums
Discography
Gandalf (1969)
- "Golden Earrings" (Ray Evans/Jay Livingston/Victor Young cover)
- "Hang On To A Dream" (Tim Hardincover)
- "Never Too Far" (Hardin)
- "Scarlet Ribbons" (Evelyn Danzig/Jack Segal cover)
- "You Upset The Grace Of Living" (Hardin)
- "Can You Travel In The Dark Alone" (Peter Sando)
- "Eden Ahbezcover)
- "Tiffany Rings" (Garry Bonner/Alan Gordoncover)
- "Me About You" (Bonner/Gordon)
- "I Watch The Moon" (Sando)
References
- ^ Gandalf. AllMusic
- ^ "Peter Sando from Gandalf Interview", neotomic aliviac fanzine.
- ^ Gandalf homepage.
- ^ a b "Lost Bands #2 - Gandalf - Interview With Peter Sando", Music-Drop Magazine.
- ^ Collectors Alert, Gandalf.
- ^ http://petersando.com
- The Mojo Collectionby Jimmy Irvin and Colin McLear, London, 2000, Canongate Press.