Mother Earth (Psychedelic)

Biography

Formed in Texas in 1966, Mother Earth was one of several American groups to move to the more liberal San Francisco during the west coast beat boom of the late 60s. The original line-up featured three former members of the Wigs, John ‘Toad’ Andrews (guitar), Bob Arthur (bass) and George Rains (drums), as well as songwriter R. Powell St. John, who composed several songs for the 13th Floor Elevators. Blues singer Tracy Nelson (27 December 1944, Madison, Wisconsin, USA), was Mother Earth’s featured vocalist, while the group was latterly augmented by Mark Naftalin (keyboards) and Martin Fierro (horns). The ensemble made its tentative debut on the soundtrack of the film Revolution, before completing a promising debut album in 1968. Nelson’s powerful voice enhanced its blues-based foundation, while admirable cameos from guitarist Mike Bloomfield and fiddler Spencer Perkin added to the informal atmosphere. The following year Mother Earth moved to a farm...

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