was considered a disaster at the time and led to their being dropped from Stiff and their first break-up
it was obvious that Dick Griffey's Solar Records had as distinctive and recognizable a sound as Motown and Stax in the 1960s or Philadelphia International in the 1970s
punchy rhythms
and The Very Best of Nelson Rangell becomes something of an exemplar of the style
30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN: THE DEFINITIVE LIVE STORY Classical was considered a disaster atPersonnel: Jerry Garcia (vocals, guitar); Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (vocals, harmonica, organ, percussion); Vince Welnick, Brent Mydland (vocals, keyboards); Phil Lesh (vocals, electric bass); Donna Jean Godchaux, Bob Weir (vocals); Keith Godchaux, Tom Constanten (keyboards); Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann (drums). Audio Mixer: Jeffrey Norman. Recording information: Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME (01 10 1967); Bend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH (01 10