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| released = 1970
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| studio = Mercury Recording Studios, San Francisco
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| genre = [[Soul music|Soul]], [[R&B]]
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| genre = [[Soul music|Soul]], [[funk]]
| length = 41:35
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| label = San Francisco/[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
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'''''East Bay Grease''''' is the debut album by the [[Soul music|soul]] and [[funk]] group [[Tower of Power]], released in 1970.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/stage-screen-the-beauty-queen-of-leenane-a-not-so/article_8345209a-9ab3-11e6-90aa-b7f91a3904ec.html|title=Stage & Screen: "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" a not-so-lovely plot|last=Godbey|first=Matthew|date=2016-10-26|work=Post and Courier|access-date=2017-06-29|language=en}}</ref> The band was one of the early music groups to be signed by [[Bill Graham (promoter)|Bill Graham's]] Fillmore Records which released the [[LP record|LP]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.syracusenewtimes.com/tower-of-power-gets-funky-in-verona/|title=Tower of Power Gets Funky In Verona|last=Hall|first=J.T.|date=2016-11-16|website=Syracuse New Times|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-29}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/tower-of-power-founder-and-trumpeter-mic-gillette-dead-at-64-20160119|title=Tower of Power Founder and Trumpeter Mic Gillette Dead at 64|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=2017-06-29}}</ref> The album was released on [[Compact disc|CD]] in 1992 by [[Rhino Entertainment|Rhino Records]].
'''''East Bay Grease''''' is the debut album by the [[Soul music|soul]] and [[funk]] group [[Tower of Power]], released in 1970.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.postandcourier.com/charleston_scene/stage-screen-the-beauty-queen-of-leenane-a-not-so/article_8345209a-9ab3-11e6-90aa-b7f91a3904ec.html|title=Stage & Screen: "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" a not-so-lovely plot|last=Godbey|first=Matthew|date=2016-10-26|work=Post and Courier|access-date=2017-06-29|language=en}}</ref> The band was one of the early music groups to be signed by [[Bill Graham (promoter)|Bill Graham's]] Fillmore Records, which released the [[LP record|LP]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.syracusenewtimes.com/tower-of-power-gets-funky-in-verona/|title=Tower of Power Gets Funky In Verona|last=Hall|first=J.T.|date=2016-11-16|website=Syracuse New Times|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-29}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/tower-of-power-founder-and-trumpeter-mic-gillette-dead-at-64-20160119|title=Tower of Power Founder and Trumpeter Mic Gillette Dead at 64|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=2017-06-29}}</ref>


The album shows the band at an early stage of development, trying out several lead singers including Rick Stevens who soon left the band (1972) because of heavy drug abuse.<ref>{{cite book |title=Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2017 |page=375–376 |last=Lentz III |first=Harris M. |date=2018 |publisher=McFarland |isbn=9781476633183}}</ref> In a retrospective review, music historian [[Rickey Vincent]] said the album contained "sloppy and raggedy horn-heavy R&B."<ref>{{cite book |title=Funk: The Music, The People, and The Rhythm of The One |page=333 |last=Vincent |first=Rickey |authorlink=Rickey Vincent |date=2014 |publisher=St. Martin's Publishing Group |isbn=9781466884526}}</ref> Drummer [[David Garibaldi (musician)|David Garibaldi]] later said that his playing style was undisciplined during this time, that the album showed his "rough edges". He began private drum lessons with a Bay Area drum teacher named Chuck Brown, and polished his technique in time for the improvements to be heard on 1973's ''[[Tower of Power (album)|Tower of Power]]'' album.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Great Drummers R&B Funk & Soul |page=214 |last=Payne |first=Jim |date=2010 |publisher=Mel Bay Publications |isbn=9781609745820}}</ref>
The term "East Bay Grease" is a genre of music featuring a "brass heavy funk-rock sound" and it was characteristic of the Oakland-style funk which Tower of Power helped to establish and further built upon throughout their career.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/01/lydia-pense-cold-blood-back-here-again.html|title=Lydia Pense & Cold Blood - Back Here Again|work=Paste Magazine|access-date=2017-06-29|language=en}}</ref> Other East Bay Grease style bands include [[Cold Blood (band)|Cold Blood]], [[Chicago (band)|Chicago]], and [[Blood, Sweat & Tears|Blood Sweat And Tears]].<ref name=":1" />

The album was released on [[Compact disc|CD]] in 1992 by [[Rhino Entertainment|Rhino Records]].


{{Album ratings
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| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}} <ref name=AllMusic>{{AllMusic |class=album |tab=review |id=r20348 |first=Ron |last=Wynn |accessdate={{date|2007-06-26}} }}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3|5}} <ref name=AllMusic>{{AllMusic |class=album |tab=review |id=r20348 |first=Ron |last=Wynn |accessdate=26 June 2007 }}</ref>
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| noprose = yes
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== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
All selections written by Emilio Castillo & Stephen Kupka, except "Sparkling in the Sand" by Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka, and Lawrence Lopez.<ref name="Wynn">{{cite web | last=Wynn | first=Ron | title=East Bay Grease - Tower of Power - Songs, Reviews, Credits | website=AllMusic | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/east-bay-grease-mw0000616730 | access-date=2017-07-21}}</ref>
All selections written by Emilio Castillo and Stephen Kupka, except "Sparkling in the Sand" by Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka and Lawrence Lopez.<ref name="Wynn">{{cite web | last=Wynn | first=Ron | title=East Bay Grease - Tower of Power - Songs, Reviews, Credits | website=AllMusic | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/east-bay-grease-mw0000616730 | access-date=2017-07-21}}</ref>


# "Knock Yourself Out" - 7:08
# "Knock Yourself Out" - 7:08
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* Rufus Miller - lead vocals (except "Sparkling in the Sand")
* Rufus Miller - lead vocals (except "Sparkling in the Sand")
* [[Emilio Castillo]] - alto saxophone, vocals, extra greasy vocal on "The Skunk, the Goose, and the Fly"
* [[Emilio Castillo]] - alto saxophone, vocals, extra greasy vocal on "The Skunk, the Goose, and the Fly"
* David Garibaldi - drums, vibes, background vocals
* [[David Garibaldi (musician)|David Garibaldi]] - drums, vibes, background vocals
* Greg Adams - first trumpet
* Greg Adams - first trumpet
* Stephen "Doc" Kupka - baritone saxophone, background vocals
* Stephen "The Funky Doctor" Kupka - baritone saxophone, background vocals
* Skip Mesquite - tenor saxophone, flute, vocals
* Skip Mesquite - tenor saxophone, flute, vocals
* David Padron - second trumpet
* David Padron - second trumpet
* [[Rocco Prestia]] - bass
* [[Rocco Prestia|Frank Rocco Prestia]] - bass
* Rick Stevens - lead vocal on "Sparkling in the Sand", background vocals
* Rick Stevens - lead vocal on "Sparkling in the Sand", background vocals
* Willy Fulton - guitar, background vocals
* Willie James Fulton - guitar, background vocals
* [[Mic Gillette]] - trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn with solo on "Sparkling in the Sand"<ref name=":0" />
* [[Mic Gillette]] - trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn with solo on "Sparkling in the Sand"<ref name=":0" />
* Ken Balzell - trumpet
* Ken Balzell - trumpet
;Technical
*Bruce Steinberg - cover and liner design, artwork, photography


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.towerofpower.com/discography/detail/east_bay_grease/ Tower of Power - website discography]
* [http://www.towerofpower.com/discography/detail/east_bay_grease/ Tower of Power - website discography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019161116/http://www.towerofpower.com/discography/detail/east_bay_grease/ |date=2011-10-19 }}
* {{Discogs master|185868}}
* {{Discogs master|185868}}


Latest revision as of 23:57, 20 February 2024

East Bay Grease
Studio album by
Tower of Power
Released1970
StudioMercury Recording Studios, San Francisco
GenreSoul, R&B
Length41:35
LabelSan Francisco/Atlantic
ProducerDavid Rubinson
Tower of Power chronology
East Bay Grease
(1970) 		Bump City
(1972)
Singles from East Bay Grease
  1. "Back on the Streets Again/Sparkling in the Sand"
    Released: 1970

East Bay Grease is the debut album by the soul and funk group Tower of Power, released in 1970.[1] The band was one of the early music groups to be signed by Bill Graham's Fillmore Records, which released the LP.[2][3]

The album shows the band at an early stage of development, trying out several lead singers including Rick Stevens who soon left the band (1972) because of heavy drug abuse.[4] In a retrospective review, music historian Rickey Vincent said the album contained "sloppy and raggedy horn-heavy R&B."[5] Drummer David Garibaldi later said that his playing style was undisciplined during this time, that the album showed his "rough edges". He began private drum lessons with a Bay Area drum teacher named Chuck Brown, and polished his technique in time for the improvements to be heard on 1973's Tower of Power album.[6]

The album was released on CD in 1992 by Rhino Records.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [7]

Track listing

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All selections written by Emilio Castillo and Stephen Kupka, except "Sparkling in the Sand" by Emilio Castillo, Stephen Kupka and Lawrence Lopez.[8]

  1. "Knock Yourself Out" - 7:08
  2. "Social Lubrication" - 7:28
  3. "The Price" - 6:09
  4. "Back on the Streets Again" - 5:50
  5. "The Skunk, the Goose, and the Fly" - 5:55
  6. "Sparkling in the Sand" - 9:06

Personnel

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Production credit [9]

  • Rufus Miller - lead vocals (except "Sparkling in the Sand")
  • Emilio Castillo - alto saxophone, vocals, extra greasy vocal on "The Skunk, the Goose, and the Fly"
  • David Garibaldi - drums, vibes, background vocals
  • Greg Adams - first trumpet
  • Stephen "The Funky Doctor" Kupka - baritone saxophone, background vocals
  • Skip Mesquite - tenor saxophone, flute, vocals
  • David Padron - second trumpet
  • Frank Rocco Prestia - bass
  • Rick Stevens - lead vocal on "Sparkling in the Sand", background vocals
  • Willie James Fulton - guitar, background vocals
  • Mic Gillette - trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn with solo on "Sparkling in the Sand"[3]
  • Ken Balzell - trumpet
Technical
  • Bruce Steinberg - cover and liner design, artwork, photography

References

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  1. ^ Godbey, Matthew (2016-10-26). "Stage & Screen: "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" a not-so-lovely plot". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  2. ^ Hall, J.T. (2016-11-16). "Tower of Power Gets Funky In Verona". Syracuse New Times. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  3. ^ a b "Tower of Power Founder and Trumpeter Mic Gillette Dead at 64". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  4. ^ Lentz III, Harris M. (2018). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2017. McFarland. p. 375–376. ISBN 9781476633183.
  5. ^ Vincent, Rickey (2014). Funk: The Music, The People, and The Rhythm of The One. St. Martin's Publishing Group. p. 333. ISBN 9781466884526.
  6. ^ Payne, Jim (2010). The Great Drummers R&B Funk & Soul. Mel Bay Publications. p. 214. ISBN 9781609745820.
  7. ^ Wynn, Ron. East Bay Grease at AllMusic. Retrieved 26 June 2007.
  8. ^ Wynn, Ron. "East Bay Grease - Tower of Power - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
  9. ^ "East Bay Grease - Tower of Power - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-07-21.
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