T.C. Atlantic
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Defunct | 1968 |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis , United States |
| Products | Music recordings (singles and live album) |
T.C. Atlantic was a Minneapolis-based American band active in the 1960s, known for their blend of garage rock and psychedelic rock. While they ranked among the most prominent acts within the Twin Cities music scene, they never attained widespread national recognition. Their recordings have since become sought-after by collectors of 1960s music, particularly the 1966 fuzz-infused track "Faces," which is regarded as an early instance of psychedelic garage rock.
History
Formed in Minneapolis, T.C. Atlantic emerged as a significant local band during the mid to late 1960s, producing six singles and one live album that remained largely regional in scope. The group consisted of Freddy Freeman handling vocals and keyboards, Bob Wells on guitar, Joe Kanan playing bass, and Rod Eaton on drums.
Their first single, "I Love You So Little Girl," was released in 1965 through Aesop's Records. In March 1966, they followed up with "Mona" backed by "My Babe." By June of the same year, Turtle Records issued their third single featuring the psychedelic-tinged A-side "Faces" alongside "Baby Please Don't Go." Noted for its fuzz-laden organ sounds and incorporation of eastern musical scales, "Faces" stands out as one of the pioneering garage rock tracks with psychedelic influences. Later that year, in November 1966, the band released "Shake" with "Spanish Harlem" on Turtle Records.
In 1967, T.C. Atlantic recorded a live album titled Live at the Bel Rae Ballroom for Dove Records, consisting exclusively of cover songs and now regarded as a noteworthy release. Early in 1968, Candy Floss Records issued their single "I'm So Glad" with the B-side "20 Years Ago (In Speedy's Kitchen)." Their final release came in May 1968 when Parrot Records put out "Love is Just" backed by "Faces," shortly before the group disbanded.
Following their breakup, T.C. Atlantic's material has attracted attention from aficionados of garage and psychedelic rock. The track "Faces" remains especially celebrated and has been included on the compilation Pebbles, Volume 3. Bacchus Archives has compiled their work in The Best of T.C. Atlantic, while Eva Records in France reissued their live album.
Members
- Freddy Freeman (vocals, keyboards)
- Bob Wells (guitar)
- Joe Kanan (bass)
- Rod Eaton (drums)
Singles
- "I Love You So Little Girl" b/w "Once Upon a Melody" (Aesop's 5-6044, September 1965)
- "Mona" b/w "My Babe" (B-Sharp 272, March 1966)
- "Faces" b/w "Baby Please Don't Go" (Turtle 1103, June 1966)
- "Shake" b/w "Spanish Harlem" (Turtle 1105, November 1966)
- "I'm So Glad" b/w "20 Years Ago (In Speedy's Kitchen)" (Candy Floss 101, March 1968)
- "Love is Just" b/w "Faces" (Parrot 338, May 1968)
Album
- Recorded Live at the Bel Rae Ballroom (Dove, 1967)
References
- Markesich, Mike. Teen Beat Mayhem. Priceless Info Press, 2012.