The Band: "Grinderswitch"

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[shadow=red,left,300]Grinderswitch[/shadow]

The band Grinderswitch was first formed in 1973, they released 4 albums between 1973 and 1980 for the Capricorn and Atco Labels as well as 3 independent releases. they Toured nonstop opening shows for The Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels and Lynyrd Skynyrd, they also played all over the US headling in smaller venues. Their Capricorn albums rode the Billboard Top 200 Album Charts but the "Redwing" album for Atco was National Radio's Pick Of The Week and went to ..74. As they started a 2nd Album for Atco, Disco became popular and the labels priorities shifted so it was shelved. Grinderswitch kept touring including a tour to Europe with Marshall Tucker Band and Bonnie Bramlett and most of Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jams but in 1982 called it quits. Now after 22 years, Dru Lombar has reformed Grinderswitch and has released the cd "Ghost Train From Georgia" on his New South Records label. With 10 new songs and a remake of GS classic "Homebound" the new Gronderswitch is preparing to tour the USA as well as Europe once again. and i cant wait for them to come over here to europe, Real Music For Real People!!
In 31/07/2005 Grinderswitch re-formed, with new members,
Band Members Dru Lombar / Guitar-Vocals, Eddie Stone / Keyboards-Vocals, Jack Corcoran / Guitar, Steve Miller / Bass-Vocals, Wally Condon / Drums.
original band members, Larry Howard, Stephen Miller, Rick Burnett, Dru Lombar and Joe Dan Petty!

In Sept-2, 2005 lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and songwriter Dru Lombar of Grinderswitch passed away in Jacksonville.




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[sparky]

Another great band, i'v got a couple of their albums, Macon Tracks, and Redwing, good stuff.
RIP Dru

[shannoncoberly]

Larry Howard is a friend of mine, he gave me everything they've ever recorded last year when my wife and I were visiting them. Larry is using my 59'er 2x12.

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shannoncoberly said:

Larry Howard is a friend of mine, he gave me everything they've ever recorded last year when my wife and I were visiting them. Larry is using my 59'er 2x12.

That's kind of him Shannon, he sound's like a kind guy

How long has he been using your 59er, the last time i heard them, he had a great sound, don't know if it was your amp he was using then,
But I've heard nothing but good about your amps ;D