Spirit Vinyl Record
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Originally named after Khalil Gibran's book Spirits Rebellious, Spirit came together in Los Angeles in 1967. Randy California (guitar/vocals), Jay Ferguson (vocals/percussion) and Mark Andes (bass) had played together in a band named The Red Roosters and prior to that, California was a member of Jimmy James and the Blue Fames in 1966, led by future guitar deity Jimi Hendrix. After adding John Locke (keyboards) and California's stepfather, jazz veteran Ed Cassidy (drums), the band began writing the songs that would make up their debut album Spirit, released in 1968.The LP's swirling psychedelic stew reflected a diverse collection of influences, notably The Beatles' recently released Sgt. Pepper and Syd Barrett's work on Pink Floyd's Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Taking these contemporary British influences and processing them through their West Coast sensibilities, the group created a unique sound that was instantly recognizable. No mere studio creation, Spirit was a dynamic live band that played to wildly enthusiastic audiences and held considerable sway over their contemporaries. One of their opening bands, the just-cleared-for-takeoff Led Zeppelin, took to covering the album's opening track, ""Fresh Garbage
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Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.
Packaging
All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.
Protection
Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.
Packaging
All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.