Also known as: Böenzee Cryque, The
Origin: Denver, CO, USA
This Denver outfit (pronounced "Ben-zee Crick") came together in 1964 and was reportedly named after a local area appliance store. Original members included Sam Bush (lead vocals), Jim Jensen (guitar), Joe Neddo (bass), Tad Collier (drums) and Bill DeLugt (keyboards). Collier was the first to exit and was replaced by George Grantham (drums). In 1966, Rusty Young (lead guitar, pedal steel guitar), a child prodigy musician, was then brought in as a sixth member. Later that year, Jensen left the fold and was replaced by Terry Jones (guitar). DeLugt also quit around this time and wasn't replaced. …