Also known as: Chambers Brothers, The
Origin: Los Angeles, CA, USA
The Chambers Brothers was an L.A. rock and soul music ensemble that dabbled in psychedelia and are best known for their late 1967 smash record, the 11-minute acid rock classic 'Time Has Come Today'. The group was formed way back in 1954 as a choir of gospel singers by four brothers from Mississippi: George (bass), Willie (guitar), Lester (harmonica) and Joe Chambers (Guitar). They toured extensively throughout southern California, but did not achieve nationwide success until 1965 when, with the addition of Brian Keenan (drums), they appeared at the Newport Folk Festival. Shortly after, they re…