Also known as: Peanut Butter Conspiracy, The
Origin: Los Angeles, CA, USA
This underrated L.A. band formed in late 1966, evolving out of the folk-rock group the Ashes. They were originally known as the Peanut Butter Controversy, but this moniker was soon changed slightly to the Peanut Butter Conspiracy (PBC). As a side note, The Ashes' drummer was none other than Spencer Dryden of future Jefferson Airplane fame. Original members of the PBC included Alan Brackett (bass, vocals), John Merrill (guitar, harmonica, vocals), Barbara "Sandi" Robinson (vocals, tambourine), Jim Voigt (drums) and Lance Fent (guitar). Their sound can be best described as a very pleasant mixtur…