Souther-Hillman-Furay Band

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The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band was a so-called supergroup and consisted of the singer-songwriters Richie Furay ( Buffalo Springfield , Poco ), Chris Hillman ( The Byrds , Flying Burrito Brothers , Manassas ) and JD Souther .

The band was founded in 1973 at the instigation of the influential music manager David Geffen ( Asylum Records ). Hillman brought three other members of his previous band Manassas into the group, pianist Paul Harris , percussionist Joe Lala, and guitarist Al Perkins . As a drummer was Jim Gordon ( Derek and the Dominos ) be required.

A total of two albums in the music style of country rock were released. In 1974 the band had a hit single in the US charts with Fallin 'in Love , which climbed to number 27. The debut album named after the band also achieved good sales. As with many other supergroups, however, tensions soon arose between the individual members. Gordon left the band after the first record was released and was replaced by Ron Grinel . When the second album Trouble in Paradise in 1975 was badly received by the critics, despite good sales figures, the group broke up and the musicians turned back to their solo careers.

Publications

  • The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band (1974) US # 11
  • Trouble in Paradise (1975) US # 39

Members

  • JD Souther - vocals, guitar
  • Chris Hillman - vocals, bass
  • Richie Furay - vocals, guitar
  • Paul Harris - piano
  • Al Perkins - pedal steel guitar
  • Joe Lala - percussion
  • Jim Gordon - drums (1973-74)
  • Ron Grinel - drums (1975-76)

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