KILLER
UP! 1969-1972
CD and 10-inch LP by The Up, 1995 Total Energy/Alive Records,
POB 7112
"It's common to name the MC5 and the Stooges among
the forefathers of what they call 'punk rock,' but it was their associates
in a third band, the Up, who could more accurately be identified as the
real precursors of punk." -- John Sinclair
The Up were a four piece rock n' roll band that helped
spread propaganda for the White Panther Party and the Rainbow People's
Party from 1969-73. Band members were Frank Bach, lead vocal, Bob Rasmussen,
electric guitar, Gary Rasmussen, electric bass, and Scott Bailey, drums.
Includes the Up's singles "Just Like an Aborigine,"
"Hassan I Sabbah," and "Free John Now," alternate
takes and other unreleased studio recordings and live concert and practice
tapes. Also features the poet Allen Ginsberg, unaccompanied, singing "Prayer
for John Sinclair."
CD package includes psychedelic poster designed by Marine
Derrick & Patrick Boissel, liner notes by John Sinclair, photos by
Leni Sinclair and artwork by Gary Grimshaw. Produced by John Sinclair
and Patrick Boisell for Total Energy Records.
For more great recordings by the MC5, John Sinclair and others, go to Total Energy/Alive Records.