Flamin Groovies

Having now toured the USA extensively in 2013 and 2014, as well as a tour of Australia, repeated visits to Tokyo, London, and a tour of the Midwest and Northeast that included both a featured appearance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Tribute to the Rolling Stones in Cleveland, and a big show in Brooklyn co-headlining with The Sonics,…..the Flamin' Groovies have returned in full force.

The Cyril Jordan, Chris Wilson, George Alexander line-up that rocked the UK, Europe and the US from 1971-1980 are back in action. With the addition of Victor Penalosa on drums, they continue to present their own unique and infectious style of rock n roll with such cult classics as 'Slow Death', 'Shake Some Action', and 'You Tore Me Down.'

Full bio:

The Flamin' Groovies story goes all the way back to 1965 when the band began as the Chosen Few in their hometown of San Francisco, California. After a name change and a self-released 10 inch album called 'Sneakers', which sold amazingly well, the band caught the attention of Columbia who signed them up and sent them into the studio with a big budget to record their first real album, 'Supersnazz', released by Epic in 1969. Their next two albums were on Kama Sutra (home of their heroes, The Lovin' Spoonful): 'Flamingo', and the now revered classic 'Teenage Head'.

Lead singer Roy Loney left the band right after that and lead guitarist Cyril Jordan moved the group to England with Chris Wilson taking over as front man. They continued their style of straight ahead guitar driven rock n' roll but this time with a more 60's rather than 50's influence. A few singles on United Artists, recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales with Dave Edmunds producing, followed in the early '70s. In '76 they signed to Sire Records, who released three true gems of power pop: 'Shake Some Action', 'Flamin' Groovies Now', and 'Jumpin' In The Night'.

Although critically acclaimed, these releases did not reach the audience they so definitely deserved. The band slowly broke up managing a couple of further release in the 1980's before calling it a day.

Two years ago, Jordan, Wilson and original founding member and bass player George Alexander, reunited for the first time since 1981. They're joined by drummer Victor Penalosa, a fine musician in his own right who faithfully recreates the style heard on the classic recordings while at the same time adding his own flavor. They recently toured Japan and Australia, returning home to San Francisco to do a show that sold out in less than 24 hours. Fans have been delighted with what is being called 'a dream set list', including original songs the band has never performed before onstage. It's hard to say just why the group hasn't gotten the attention they deserve (at least in the USA) but they're back to give everyone another chance at hearing and seeing just why those in the know consider them one of the greatest rock n' roll bands ever.