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Reefer Madness

Reefer Madness formed in San Francisco in 1967, with Mitch Ryder on vocals, John "Boom Boom" Carter on guitar, Malcolm Cecil on bass, and Steve Hunter on...

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Reefer Madness formed in San Francisco in 1967, with Mitch Ryder on vocals, John "Boom Boom" Carter on guitar, Malcolm Cecil on bass, and Steve Hunter on drums. They came up during the city's counterculture scene, playing a mix of bluesy rock with distorted guitars that fit the psychedelic mood of the time.

Their 1969 single "Down at the Ol' Five and Dime" became their breakout track, a loud, rebellious song that caught on with listeners. Other songs like "Listen To Jesus, Jimmy" and "Jimmy Takes A Hit" kept with their provocative style, often drawing attention from authorities who sometimes interrupted their shows.

The band put out albums including a self-titled record in 1969, "Been Caught Stealing" in 1970, and "Hammer of the Gods" in 1974.

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