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Pure Food and Drug Act
Los Angeles, United States · 1969 – 1973
Pure Food and Drug Act is a music group from Los Angeles, United States, active 1969–1973.
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US early 70s blues rock band from Los Angeles, CA.
Formed in 1969 by the laidback but supremely talented violinist/vocalist Don ‘Sugarcane’ Harris (b. 18 June 1938, Pasadena, California, USA, d. 30 November 1999, Los Angeles, California, USA), Paul Lagos (drums) and Larry Taylor (bass), all three respected musicians who had recently worked with UK guitarist John Mayall. They were joined in Pure Food And Drug Act by Randy Resnick (b. 1947, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; guitar), but Taylor elected to leave within a few months of the band’s formation to resume his career with Mayall. He was replaced by Victor Conte and at the same time guitarist Harvey Mandel (b. 11 March 1945, Detroit, Michigan, USA) was brought in to augment the line-up. They recorded their only one album live in Seattle, but with overdubs in studio. The album was issues in 1972 but sales were disappointing and soon after the group disbanded.
Harvey Mandel - Lead Guitar
Don "Sugarcane" Harris - Electric Violin, Vocals
Victor Conte - Bass
Paul Lagos - Drums, Steel Drums
Randy Resnick - Rhythm Guitar
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