Poco

Inamorata was released in 1984 and Legacy in 1990. I played bass. Subsequently, Furay, Schmit and Grantham appeared at times with the band - which has, as a unit, broken up and re-formed a number of times. Now led by Pat Vegas alone (Lolly left in 1995, Tony Bellamy sometimes after that), Redbone is still active.What happened to drummer George Spanos? George and I played together in Detroit in the early 70s. Kim Bullard then joined the band, and four more albums: Under the Gun, Blue and Gray, Cowboys and Englishmen and Ghost Town were released. The line-up of Redbone was not constant, but Tony Bellamy (guitar, piano and vocals) was a part of the core. The new quartet recorded Legend which featured 'Crazy Love' and 'Heart of the Night'. Playing pretty commercial rock music with latin roots, with similiaritations to the likes of Santana and War, they saw their breakthrough with the single Maggy in 1970, and had two other single hits - The Witch-Queen of New Orleans (with its characteristic wao-wao-wao-wao backing vocals) in 1971 and Come and Get Your Love in 1975.

In 1977, both Schmit and Grantham left; being replaced by Steve Chapman and Charlie Harrison. The band was formed in Los Angeles, California by the brothers Pat Vegas (bass and vocals) and Lolly Vegas (guitar and vocals), two Native Americans, in 1968. For Poco, the albums Seven, Cantamos, Head over Heels, Rose of Cimarron and Indian Summer followed. Redbone was an American rock group in the 1970s. After two Poco more albums: A Good Feelin' to Know and Crazy Eyes, Furay also left the band - forming the Souther Hillman Furay Band. The Essential Redbone (compilation, 2003). Messina experienced considerable subsequent success with Kenny Loggins as Loggins & Messina. Redbone and Wet Willie: Take Two (2002).

Messina then left the band - being replaced by Paul Cotton. To the Bone (compilation, 1998). Poco (1971) and Deliverin' (1972) followed. Golden Classics (compilation, 1996). Timothy B. Schmit - bass and vocals - subsequently joined the band. Great Songs (Come and Get Your Love) (compilation, 1995). The first album Pickin' Up the Pieces was significantly delayed - so that Meisner had already joined The Eagles by the time it was issued. Redbone Live (1994).

Other initial members were Rusty Young (pedal steel and dobro), George Grantham (drums and vocals) and Randy Meisner (bass and vocals). Cycles (1978). Poco was a country rock band started by Richie Furay (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Jim Messina (lead guitar and vocals) following the demise of Buffalo Springfield in 1968. The Best of Redbone (compilation, 1976). Come & Get Your Redbone (compilation, 1975). Wovoka (1974).

Beaded Drums Through Turquise Eyes (1974). Message From a Drum (1972). Already Here (1972). Redbone (1970).

Potlash (1970).