- E.G. Clawson (RIP) -- drums, percussion (1967-72)

- Bryon Coons -- bass (replaced Richard Haddad) (1972)
- Robin Dale -- bass, backing vocals (1967)
- Ray Goodman -- guitar (replaced Steve Lyman and 

  Gary Quackenbush)(1971)

- Richard Haddad (RIP) -- bass (replaced Al Wimot) (1971-72)
- Steve Lyman -- guitar, backing vocals (1967-70)
- Gary Quackenbush -- lead guitar (1967-70)
- Glenn Quackenbush -- keyboards (1967-72)
- Scott Richardson -- vocals (1967-72)
- Al Wilmot -- bass (replaced Robin Dale) (1968-70) 

Genre: psych

Rating: *** (3 stars) 

Title:  SRC

Company: Capitol

Catalog: ST 2991

Country/State: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Year: 1968

Grade (cover/record): VG/VG

Comments: --

Available: SOLD

GEMM catalog number: SOLD

Price: SOLD

Originally known as The Tremelos (not to be confused with the English band) and then The Fugitives (see separate entry), SRC were among the found member's of Detroit's burgeoning mid-'60s rock scene. Showcasing the talents of brothers Gary (guitar) and Glenn (keyboards) Quackenbush, the original lineup was rounded out by drummer E.G. Clawson , bassist Robin Dale, guitarist Steve Lyman and lead singer Scott Richardson. 

A 1967 single on the small Detroit A-2 label did little ("I'm So Glad" b/w "Who Is That Girl") did little. Similarly a follow-up credited to Scott Richard Case ("Get the Picture" b/w "I Need You") also vanished without a trace (see separate entry), but somehow attracted the attention of Capitol which promptly signed the band.

Shortening the name to SRC, 1968's cleverly titled "SRC" teamed the band with producer John Rhys. Musically material such as "Marionette," "Daystar" and "Onesimpletask" found the group copping a stance somewhere between prevailing psychedelia and The Door's keyboard dominated, R&B influenced sound. As lead singer Richardson wasn't half bad - certainly no Jim Morrison, but a more than capable vocalist. Similarly, the rest of the band may not have been superstar virtuosities (though lead guitarist Gary Quackenbush came up with a couple of scorching runs), but on tracks such as the blazing "Black Sheep" and "Refugeve" they were as good as any of their Detroit contemporaries. A big hit in their native Detroit, the collection actually charted nationally, hitting #147. (Ron Ashcroft's album cover was kinda neat ...)

"SRC" track listing:
(side 1)

1.) Black Sheep   (SRC) - 4:46
2.) Daystar   (SRC) - 4:24
3.) Exile   (SRC) - 4:20
4.) Marionette   (SRC) - 3:58

(side 2)
1.) Onesimpletask   (SRC) -5:32
2.) Paragon Council   (SRC) - 4:00
3.) Refugeve   (SRC) - 3:38
4.) Interval   (SRC) - 5:07

Genre: psych

Rating: *** (3 stars) 

Title:  Milestones

Company: Capitol

Catalog: ST-134

Country/State: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Year: 1969

Grade (cover/record): VG/VG

Comments: --

Available: SOLD

GEMM catalog number: SOLD

Price: SOLD

Co-produced by John Eddins and the band, having enjoyed a taste of commercial success, "Milestones" found the band stretching out. While traces of psychedelia remained ("I Remember Your Face"), material such as "No Secret Destination", "Show Me" and "Eye of the Storm" found the group traveling a surprisingly commercial AOR road. Boasting strong melodies and Richardson's nifty voice, the set should have been an FM favorite. Eslewhere, as reflected in extended pieces such as their medley of "In the Hall of the Mountain King/Bolero" the band was seen adding a classical element to their catalog. Another minor seller, the set peaked at #134.

"Milestones" track listing:
(side 1)

1.) No Secret Destination   (SRC) - 4:17
2.) Show Me   (SRC) - 3:40
3.) Eye of the Storm   (SRC) - 4:50
4.) I Remember Your Face   (SRC) - 1:40
5.) In the Hall of the Mountain King/Bolero (instrumental)   (Grieg / Page) - 6:07

(side 1)

1.) Checkmate   (SRC) - 3:42
2.) Our Little Secret   (SRC) - 2:39
3.) Turn Into Love   (SRC) - 2:59
4.) Up All Night   (SRC) - 3:04
5.) The Angel Song   (SRC) - 8:11

Genre: psych

Rating: *** (3 stars) 

Title:  Traveler's Tale

Company: Capitol

Catalog: ST 273

Country/State: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Year: 1970

Grade (cover/record): VG / VG

Comments: minor ring and edge wear; gatefold sleeve

Available: 1

GEMM catalog number: 5051

Price: $50.00

In spite of a personnel shake up that saw guitarist Gary Quackenbush involved in a nasty motorcycle crash that left him sidelined with a broken arm for a year (he was quickly replaced by Ray Goodman), 1970's "Traveler's Tale" wasn't a major change in musical direction.  In his role as lead singer Richardson remained an acquired taste, continuing his penchant for singing flat and trying to cover it up with vocal histronics (check out the painful closer 'The Offering' where you're left to wonder whether he's gonna make it to the end).  Tracks like 'A New Crusader' (good) and the instrumental 'Across the Land of Light' (bad) found the band continuing to mine their Hammond and guitar powered progressive/psych hybrid with mixed results.  Having recently pulled all three LPs out, I'll readily admit that their third studio set had a slightly more progressive orientation than the two earlier releases, but it also sported one of their better straight ahead rockers in the form of 'Midnight Fever', as well as one of their more blatantly commercial offerings in the form of 'Never Before Now'.  The latter comment probably explaining why Capital tapped the track as a single:

- 1970's 'Never Before Now' b/w 'My Fortune's Coming True' (Capital catalog number 2726)        

Probably the weakest of their three original studio releases, but the album has enough going for it to be worth a spin and it grows on you after awhle.  (Also a word of warning for audiophiles - as the album engineers blame the Glenn Quackenbush and E.G. Clawson for the collection's slightly muddy sound.  Who knows, maybe it was just my copy.)

"Traveler's Tale" track listing:
(side 1)

1.) A New Crusader (Scott Richardson - Glenn Quackenbush - Ray Goodman) - 
2.) Street without a Name   (Scott Richardson - Glenn Quackenbush) - 
3.) Midnight Fever   (Scott Richardson - Ray Goodman) - 
4.) Never Before Now (Scott Richardson - Glenn Quackenbush) - 

(side 2) 
1.) By Way of You    (Scott Richardson - E.G. Clawson - Al Wilmot - Glenn Quackenbush - Ray Goodman) - 
2.) Diana    (Scott Richardson - Glenn Quackenbush) - 
3.) Across the Land of Light (instrumental)       (Scott Richardson - E.G. Clawson - Al Wilmot - Glenn Quackenbush - Ray Goodman) - 
4.) The Offering   ( (Scott Richardson - Glenn Quackenbush) -