The Daisy Chain (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Headquarters | Fullerton, California , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
The Daisy Chain was a 1960s American all-female band specializing in garage rock and psychedelic music, originating from Fullerton, California. Their 1967 album Straight or Lame, released through United International Records, remains their most notable work.
Career
Originating near Los Angeles in Fullerton, California, the ensemble was led by Michelle "Shele" Pinizzotto (vocals) and included Camille Orosco (organ), Rosemary Butler (bass), and Dee Dee Lea (drums).[1]
Before joining The Daisy Chain, Butler and Lea played in the Ladybirds, a high school band that signed with Cedwicke Records in 1964 and later with M.P.I. Records in 1965. They released singles such as a rendition of "Sweets for My Sweet" and toured internationally, supporting prominent acts including the Rolling Stones.[2]
In late 1966 through 1967, Lea and Butler departed from the Ladybirds to collaborate with Urquhart in forming a new group. Initially called the Rapunzels, then Lady Love and The Good Lovin', they adopted the name The Daisy Chain after Orosco joined in 1967. The band's name, created by Lea and her husband John Hodge—who also served as manager—represented their cohesion and aligned with the era's psychedelic culture.[3][4]
Their sole album, Straight or Lame, was issued on United International Records in late 1967. The record sold over 5,000 copies within three weeks, leading to a nationwide tour in early 1968 that covered the Southwestern United States, Colorado, and Illinois. The group disbanded soon after.[3][4]
After the group's dissolution, Pinizzotto and Butler established Birtha alongside Olivia Favela and Sherry Hagler. Birtha experienced higher commercial success by signing with ABC-Dunhill during the early 1970s and releasing two studio albums before breaking up in 1975.[5]
Later years
Following their separation, The Daisy Chain’s recordings have attracted attention from fans of garage and psychedelic rock genres. In 2005, Sundazed Music re-released Straight or Lame on CD featuring its original mono sound along with updated liner notes containing interviews with former members. Michelle Pinizzotto died on February 4, 2014.
Discography
- Straight or Lame (United International, 1967)
References
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