Wilderness Road (band)
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Founder | Warren Leming, Nate Herman, Andy Haban, Tom Haban |
| Defunct | 1973 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Music albums, theatrical performances |
Wilderness Road was a rock ensemble established in 1968 by Warren Leming, Nate Herman, along with siblings Andy and Tom Haban. The band gained recognition for their theatrical performances and incorporation of American folklore motifs, playing an active role in the Anti-War and Peace Movements that were integral to Chicago's countercultural scene in the late 1960s.
The group issued two albums titled Wilderness Road and Sold for the Prevention of Disease Only. Their formation was initially motivated by the goal of supporting the Chicago Seven financially. Beyond recordings, they produced significant theatrical productions such as the "Passover-Easter Spectacular" and "The Last Brunch", and developed advertisements including one for "Spinoza's Torah Center".
Members
- Warren Leming
- Nate Herman
- Andy Haban
- Tom Haban
Former collaborators
Lou Henslee, Doug Kassel, Louis Ross, Bob Hoban (currently performing with Rodney Carrington), Stuart Klawans (film critic for the Nation), Rawl Hardman, and Ric Mann have all contributed as sidemen alongside Wilderness Road.
Discography
- Wilderness Road (1972, Columbia Records)
- Sold for the Prevention of Disease Only (1973, Warner Reprise; alternatively titled For Prevention Only)
Media Coverage and Publications
Wilderness Road's performances and legacy have been featured in prominent outlets such as Rolling Stone, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Daily News, Playboy Magazine, Creem, Chicago Seed, Music Magazine, Variety, and Billboard. Warren Leming collaborated with Nate Herman to produce the comic book Snuk Comics, illustrated by underground art pioneer Skip Williamson; this work has become highly collectible. Additionally, Leming authored various essays, songs, and the play Cold Chicago, which was published by Charles H. Kerr, recognized as the oldest surviving radical press in America.