Mama's Pride
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri , United States |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Mama's Pride is a rock ensemble originating from St. Louis, Missouri, established in 1972.
History
Mama's Pride came together in 1972 and rapidly gained a dedicated local fanbase, leading to a contract with Atco Records, part of Atlantic Records, in 1974. Their debut album, titled Mama's Pride, was released in 1975 and produced by the Grammy-awarded Arif Mardin. Two years later, in 1977, they followed up with their sophomore record Uptown & Lowdown. The band embarked on extensive tours, sharing stages with well-known rock groups including Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, The Charlie Daniels Band, The Outlaws, Todd Rundgren, Alice Cooper, Reo Speedwagon, and Heart.
Prior to his passing in 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd's Ronnie Van Zandt showed interest in producing Mama's Pride's third album. In 1978, the band supported Gregg Allman as his backing musicians during his solo tour. Although they disbanded in 1982, the group reunited a decade later in 1992 to release Guard Your Heart, with Jim Gaines as producer.
Beginning in 2003, Mama's Pride has hosted yearly reunion concerts at The Pageant Theater in St. Louis, consistently achieving sold-out performances. In 2006, they issued a double live album named Alive and Well. Their 40th anniversary was commemorated on December 1, 2012, with a sold-out event at The Pageant and an induction into the KSHE Real Rock Hall of Fame. Additionally, their track "Blue Mist" was honored as the top KSHE Klassic by audience votes.
On May 18, 2013, Mama's Pride shared the stage with Ted Nugent, Styx, and REO Speedwagon at St. Louis' Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Later, on November 13, 2015, original members Danny Liston and Richard 'Dickie' Steltenpohl joined other musicians to open the KSHE Birthday Bash held at the Peabody Opera House, performing alongside Steve Scorfina from REO Speedwagon.
On December 10, 2016, The Pat Liston Band—which included original Mama's Pride members Pat Liston, Richard 'Dickie' Steltenpohl, Tom Denman, among other respected artists—played at The Pageant to promote Pat Liston's book 13 Notes to Life.
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Mama's Pride | Atco/Atlantic |
| 1976 | Uptown & Lowdown | Atco/Atlantic |
| 1992 | Guard Your Heart | Independent |
| 2006 | Alive and Well (live album) | Independent |