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Leigh Stephens - Red Weather
(1969)

Leigh Stephens guitar, bass, vocals, percussion
Kevin Westlake drums, vocals (Joannie Mann)
Eric Albronda vocals (If You Choose Too)
Ian Stewart keyboards
Mick Waller drums
Nicky Hopkins piano


Another Dose Of Life 4:47 (Stephens)
Drifting 6:41 (Stephens)
Indians 4:47 (Stephens, Koske)
I Grow Higher 5:39 (Stephens, Albronda)
Red Weather 3:14 (Stephens)
If You Choose Too 5:10 (Stephens, Albronda)
Joannie Mann 5:05 (Stephens)
Ckicken Pot Pie 3:12 (Stephens)

Recorded At Trident Studios, London
Produced By Eric Albronda & Leigh Stephens, Lou Reizner
Cover: Bruce Steinheimer & Bob O'Connor

Red Weather/Saki Zwadoo / 1969 Philips 40628

Red Weather was the first solo project from the lead guitarist of Blue Cheer. Originally released on the Phillips/Mercury label in 1969, the album immediately became a favorite on the underground music scene and established Stevens as a solo act. The music on Red Weather was dramatically different than that of Blue Cheer, with a well structured psychedelic sound like Quicksilver or the Grateful Dead rather than the sledgehammer hard rock sound of his former band. Recorded in England at the Trident Studios with the help of Nicky Hopkins on keyboards, drummer Mick Waller from the Jeff Beck Group, and Kevin Westlake from Blossom Toes, the album was hailed as a masterpiece by many British rock fans but was equally dismissed by Blue Cheer fans. The album contained eight songs that highlighted Stevens songwriting ability rather than his guitar prowess. After nearly 30 years the album was rereleased complete with the original psychedelic artwork cover. -AMG