Pacific Gas And Electric - Are You Ready video free download


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Album : Are You Ready(1970)

The band was formed in Los Angeles in 1967, by guitarist Tom Marshall, bassist Brent Block, second guitarist Glenn Schwartz (previously of The James Gang) and drummer Charlie Allen, who had previously played in the band Bluesberry Jam. When it became clear that Allen was the best singer in the new group, he became the front man, and Frank Cook, previously of Canned Heat, came into the band on drums. Originally known as the Pacific Gas and Electric Blues Band, they shortened their name when they signed to Kent Records, releasing the album Get It On in early 1968. The record was not a success, but following the band's performance at the Miami Pop Festival in May 1968 they were signed by Columbia Records.[1][2]

Their first album for Columbia, Pacific Gas and Electric, was issued in 1969, but they achieved greater success with their next album, Are You Ready in 1970. The title track reached # 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3] After the album was recorded, Cook was injured in a car accident and was replaced on drums by Ron Woods, Cook staying on as manager. Marshall and Schwartz left, and were replaced by Frank Petricca (bass) and Ken Utterback (guitar), with Brent Block moving to rhythm guitar before leaving later in 1970. Unusually for the time, the band contained both black and white musicians, which led to rioting and gunfire on one occasion when the band, who toured widely, performed in Raleigh, North Carolina.[1]

In 1971, the band changed their name to PG&E, following pressure from the utility company of the same name. The band also expanded, Allen, Woods, Petricca and Utterback being joined by Jerry Aiello (keyboards), Stanley Abernathy (trumpet), Alfred Galagos and Virgil Gonsalves (saxophones), and Joe Lala (percussion). They recorded the album PG&E, and also appeared in and provided music for the Otto Preminger film Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon starring Liza Minnelli. The band then split up. A final album using the name, Pacific Gas & Electric Starring Charlie Allen, was recorded by Allen with studio musicians and released on the Dunhill label in 1973.[1][2] For a time the group also included Rick Durrett formerly of the band The Coven on keyboards.[citation needed]

Tom Marshall later suffered deteriorating health and personal circumstances, being homeless since the 1980s.[4] Frank Petricca became a commodity broker.[5] Charlie Allen died in 1990, aged 48.[6]

Past members

Charlie Allen

Tom Marshall (1967--70)

Brent Block (1967--70)

Glenn Schwartz (1967--70)

Frank Cook (1967--70)

Ron Woods (1970--72)

Frank Petricca (1970--72)

Ken Utterback (1970--72)

Jerry Aiello (1971--72)

Stanley Abernathy (1971--72)

Alfred Galagos (1971--72)

Virgil Gonsalves (1971--72)

Joe Lala (1971--72)

Comments

5 years ago

pablo moya

Buena pieza

5 years ago

Juan Miguel Lopez Miguelez

De lo Bueno lo Mejor!!!

6 years ago

Tom Engel

All these years later-still sounds good.

6 years ago

hackmicron

I have the 1st album GET IT ON and it opens with WADE IN THE WATER recorded live at the Cheetah, LosAngeles great band and cool album cover.

6 years ago

Larry Leese

Always a bonus when the radio stations played the little intro....

6 years ago

Mario Mammos

Oh god i was 14 yrs old and it was my fist date with a girl.we dance on this and then we fall in love

6 years ago

milemarker1

About five years ago my wife bought me this album after I raved on about the song. I love you honey.

6 years ago

babyRoses7

Yes Lord! I am ready! Love this song have the 45!

6 years ago

Jose Luis Vadillo Canales

Gran tema del 70!!

6 years ago

NFL1968

War, Rare Earth, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Chicago and Pacific Gas and Electric all rocked.

6 years ago

Jose Luis Vadillo Canales

Que hermosa canción!! Yo tenía 18 años Que recuerdos!!

6 years ago

pelonsmitty777

still have this l.p.. Great tune.

8 years ago

Terry Moon

I was a huge fan of this band and rare earth back in those days! Good to hear it again, timeless music!

8 years ago

Mark8395217

Groovy........

8 years ago

missmyvinny

Good stuff!!!

9 years ago

gary Z

I want to hear the whole Album whats up with just one song????????

9 years ago

Rev Eddro

If only we would listen, & live the words.Peace

9 years ago

Teresa Penning

Yes I'm ready to sit by His throne . . . Beautiful song and excellent music!

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