Lincoln Street Exit

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Band members - Paul Chapman (RIP) -- (1964-) - R.C. Gariss -- lead guitar (replaced Paul Chapman) (1964-70) - Lee Herres -- drums, percussion (1964-70) - Michael Martin -- vocals, lead guitar (1964-70) - Mac Suazo -- bass (1964-70) Lincoln Street Exit's sole album is one of those efforts that's generated considerable attention throughout the collecting community over the years. Formed in 1964, the original line up consisted of Paul Chapman, drummer Lee Herres, singer/guitarist Michael Martin and bassist Mac Suazo. A rarity in that it was one of the few mid-1960s native American rock bands (all four members were New Mexico Sioux) to actively tour and record, the group struggled for six years with little recognition; managing to release three instantly obscure singles during that timeframe. By the time the band was signed to the Detroit-based Mainstream label, Chapman had died replaced by guitarist R.C. Gariss. Teamed with producer Brad Shad 1970's "Drive It!" served to showcase material from Martin and non-member Tom Bee. Sure the band's anti-war sentiments ('Man Machine' and 'Time Has Come Gonna Die') weren't particularly original or noteworthy. Similarly their isolated stab at pseudo-Gospel ('Going Back Home') was at best misguided. On the other hand, propelled by Martin's likeable voice, tracks such as 'Dirty Mother Blues', 'Teacher Teacher' and 'Straight Shootin' Man' offered up a compelling set of blues-oriented hard rock. Ironically the most impressive track was

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Drive It

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The Day After The Sabbath 76: Keeper Of The Fire

Drive It!

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It's All Gone Heavy Over There/The Room of Loud Sound - White Lace & Strange, Vol. 1 & 2(Remastered)

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White Lace & Strange

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White Lace & Strange (Heavy Psych & Power Fuzz From The USA 68-72

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Garage Music for Psych Heads Vol 1

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White Lace & Strange (Heavy Psych & Power Fuzz From The USA 68-72)

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Pignes - Coletânea 60's: Protopunk/Garage Rock

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60s Psychedelic Folk - Woodstock & Sunset Trip

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Psych Out (EP)

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Spisa Plattor Vol.19

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