H. P. Lovecraft (band)
1960s American psychedelic rock band / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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H. P. Lovecraft was an American psychedelic rock band, formed in Chicago in 1967 and named after the horror writer H. P. Lovecraft.[1][2] Much of the band's music was inspired by the writings of the author whose name they had adopted[3] and combining elements of psychedelia and folk rock.[4]
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![]() H. P. Lovecraft From left to right: Jerry McGeorge, Tony Cavallari, George Edwards, Dave Michaels, and Michael Tegza | |
Background information | |
Origin | Chicago |
Genres | Psychedelic rock, folk rock, acid rock |
Years active | 1967–1969 |
Labels | Philips |
Past members | George Edwards Dave Michaels Tony Cavallari Michael Tegza Tom Skidmore Jerry McGeorge Jeffrey Boyan |
The band was signed to Philips Records in 1967 and released its first single, "Anyway That You Want Me", in the early part of that year.[3] Their first album, H. P. Lovecraft, followed in late 1967 and included their best-known song, "The White Ship".[3][4] The band then relocated to San Francisco, where they became a frequent attraction at various Bay Area venues, including The Fillmore and the Winterland Ballroom.[4][5] In 1968, a second album, H. P. Lovecraft II, appeared, but the group disbanded in early 1969.[4]
Edwards and fellow original member Michael Tegza subsequently formed a new line-up of the band with the shortened name of Lovecraft, although Edwards left this new group before the first album was recorded.[4][5] This second incarnation of the band released the Valley of the Moon album in 1970 and, after a further name change to Love Craft, the We Love You Whoever You Are album in 1975.[6][7]