The Mojo Men
Also known as: Mojo Men, The
Origin: San Francisco, CA, USA
This band was one of the first notable Bay Area psychedelic rock acts that helped shape what was to become known as the "San Francisco Sound". They formed in late 1964 when most members relocated from Coral Gables, FL and changed their name from the Valiants to the Mojo Men. Although originally a scrappy R&B group inspired by the likes of the Rolling Stones and Them , they would later evolve into more of a folk-rock ensemble in the vein of the Vejtables and early Jefferson Airplane . Original members consisted of Jimmy Alaimo (bass, vocals), Paul Curico (guitar), Don Metchick (organ) and Denni…
Albums
- Nuggets: Original Artyfacts From The First Psychedelic Era
- Nuggets From The Golden State: Someone To Love - The Birth Of The San Francisco Sound
- San Francisco Nights
- Whys Ain't Supposed To Be: The Autumn Sessions
Singles
- Sit Down, I Think I Love You (1967)