Interaction with other bands

From Bands

I had colorful and fun backstage experiences with Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison, and fairly frequent encounters with members of the Grateful Dead both before and after the band formed. I was invited to join Captain Beefheart’s Band, and invited by Big Momma Willie Mae Thornton to sit in with her, although I declined both. I spent a day in Steve Miller’s house while the band rehearsed. I had very stoned brief conversations with Eric Burden, Jack Cassidy (Jefferson Airplane bassist), Barry Goldberg (Paul Butterfield organist), and Buddy Miles (Jimi Hendrix drummer).

Grateful Dead

Janis Joplin (Big Brother & the Holding Company)

Doors

Santana

Anonymous Artists of America

Steve Miller

Country Joe and the Fish

Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Turtles

Charlatans

Big Mama Thornton

Captain Beefheart

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