PsychepediA

From: Seattle, WA, USA

This group formed in 1965 and, although from Seattle, became very popular in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. They released a total of five singles throughout the late 60s on various local labels, most notably Piccadilly. Original members included leader Robert Van Den Akker (drums, vocals), along with Larry Richstein aka Rube Tubin (guitar), Bob Greer (bass) and Gary R. Walsh (keyboards).

The band's sound was originally R&B, but by 1967 they had evolved into a wider range of punk, folk-rock and pop, including a stand-out and rather unique version of Bob Dylan's 'Baby Blue' released on the Piccadilly label as the B-side to their single 'Please Come Down' during the spring of '67. In 1968, Richstein was replaced by John Knapp (guitar). In 1969, Knapp was replaced by Pat Hewitt (guitar) and this lineup released a final single on the Walrus label, with the fantastic, hard driving 'Shining' gracing its B-side.

If you have any further information on this group, please e-mail to paulmaze@techwebsound.com.

Artist information sources include: The book, 'Fuzz, Acid, and Flowers Revisited' by Vernon Joynson.