The Savage Resurrection
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Defunct | 1968 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco Bay Area , United States |
| Products | Psychedelic rock music |
The Savage Resurrection was a psychedelic rock ensemble originating from the San Francisco Bay region, active during the years 1967 to 1968. Recognized as one of the youngest groups within the local psychedelic scene, their lead guitarist Randy Hammon was just 16 years old and related to Paul Whaley, drummer for Blue Cheer. Steve Lage was the eldest member, aged 21.
History
Established in 1967, the band secured a contract with Mercury Records and unveiled their eponymous debut album in 1968. The album's production was handled by Abe "Voco" Kesh, known for his collaborations with Blue Cheer and Harvey Mandel. Their musical style drew comparisons to acts such as Love and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Following the departure of vocalist Bill Harper and bassist Steve Lage, the group continued performing tours until disbanding later in 1968.
Nick Saloman of The Bevis Frond acknowledged Savage Resurrection as a significant inspiration and collaborated with Randy Hammon in 2008. There has been some mistaken association between Randy Hammon and Randy Holden due to mentions in Joe Carducci's The Pop Narcotic, although this connection lacks substantiation.
Post 1968
After the band's dissolution, Bill Harper pursued songwriting and performance, notably contributing to an LP and multiple singles with The Stepford Husbands during the early 1980s. Jeff Myer maintained a busy touring schedule throughout the 1970s and 1980s, performing alongside artists such as Van Morrison, Jesse Colin Young, Janis Ian, Tom Fogerty, Terry and The Pirates, and the reggae group The Edge. Steve Lage (born August 15, 1947) passed away on July 25, 2010, in Oakland, California.
Present day
Since 2007, a reformed version of The Savage Resurrection has been active, featuring original members Bill Harper, Randy Hammon, and Jeff Myer (who departed around 2019). They were complemented by John Hansen on bass, Greg Langston on drums, and Cliff Moser on guitar.
Band members
- Bill Harper – lead vocals
- Randy Hammon – lead guitar
- John Palmer – guitar
- Steve Lage – bass guitar
- Jeff Myer – drums
Discography
Singles
- "Thing in E" b/w "Fox Is Sick" (Mercury 72778) 1968
- "Thing in E" b/w "Fox Is Sick" [Reissue] (Mercury 72778 1-35789) 1968
Albums
- The Savage Resurrection (Mercury MG-21156/SR-61156) 1968
External links
- [ The Savage Resurrection] at Allmusic