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The Music Machine
12+ albums
Garage Rock60spsychedelicgaragePsychedelic Rock
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The Music Machine was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 1966. Fronted by chief songwriter and lead vocalist Sean Bonniwell (died December 20, 2011), the band cultivated a characteristically dark and rebellious image now recognized as a pioneering force in proto-punk. Originally getting together as The Ragamuffins in 1965, they changed their name the next year. Their debut album, (Turn On) The Music Machine, was released in 1966 on the Original Sound label. Seven of the 12 tracks were originals, written by vocalist Sean Bonniwell. One of the songs, Talk Talk, recorded at RCA studios on July 30, 1966, became a Top 20 hit in the U.S. The track is the ultimate spew of garage angst, its tortuous chord changes complemented by pounding electric keyboards, snaky Asiatic guitar, and Bonniwell's unforgettable guttural howl. It was the Los Angeles band's only high-charting 45, but from '66 to the end of the decade, they released much fine garage-psychedelia, with Bonniwell's tormented visions, hard rock melodic hooks, and alternately gravely/crooning vocals to the fore. The follow-up single, "The People In Me," peaked at #66. Bonniwell blamed the weak showing on a supposed feud between the band's manager and a top record executive. Four cover songs were included on this release, due to record company pressure. After a promotional tour of the U.S., the rest of the original lineup, which included Ron Edgar (drums), Mark Landon (guitar), Keith Olsen (bass) and Doug
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(Turn On) The Music Machine
The Very Best of The Music Machine: Turn On
Turn On
Rarities Volume 1 - Last Singles & Demos
Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From The First Psychedelic Era, Vol. 2
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Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From The First Psychedelic Era, Vol. 3
(Turn On) the Music Machine (Digitally Remastered)
Rarities Volume 2 - Early Mixes & Rehearsals
Re-Ignition
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Paul Buff Presents The Pal And Original Sound Studio Archives - Volume 14
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Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From The First Psychedelic Era
Beyond the Garage