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Thelonious Monster
Thelonious Monster formed in San Francisco in 1968, with bassist and producer Felix Pappalardi joining vocalist Gary Lucas and drummer Gaylord Birch. They...
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Thelonious Monster formed in San Francisco in 1968, with bassist and producer Felix Pappalardi joining vocalist Gary Lucas and drummer Gaylord Birch. They took their name from jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. Their self-titled debut album came out the following year, featuring the track 'Anymore'.
Pappalardi had worked with Bob Dylan before starting the band. Their music mixed psychedelic elements with blues, though the existing history doesn't specify much beyond that basic description. They released a second album called 'Baby, the Stars Shine Bright' in 1972.
The band dealt with drug problems and personal issues during their run. Pappalardi's heroin addiction reportedly worsened, and he left the group in 1975. Other songs in their catalog include 'Body & Soul', 'Adios Lounge', 'My Boy', and 'Sammy Hagar Weekend'.
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