Biography
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Years Active
1965 – present (60 years)
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Founded In
Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States
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Members
- John Jennings
- Michael Brown
- Stephen Ehret
- Tom Ellis
Formed in Oakland , CA, United States 1965, Folk Rock.
The Wildflower began at California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland with Stephen Ehret on rhythm guitar, Tom Ellis on drums, John Jennings on bass, Teddy Schneider played percussion, Michael Brown played lead guitar, and the whole band sang. Stephen wrote the songs for the band and also collaborated with poets, Michael McClure and Michael McCausland. The band was soon playing venues all around the Bay Area and was one of the original psychedelic 60s groups developing the San Francisco Sound that reached maturity during the Summer of Love. They played both the Fillmore and Avalon Ballrooms and toured extensively. Tom left to finish his education and Larry Duncan took over drums until his return. Teddy left the band before a tour back East. Following that, \'The Wildflower\' toured Canada with \'The Youngbloods\' and recorded with producer Jerry Corbitt. Just when it seemed their commercial success was secure, they disbanded. Michael Brown became a cast member in Hair. Stephen built a recording studio at the legendary Project One in S.F.
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