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Unknown Venue (probably the Record Plant in Sausalito or the KSAN Studios on Sutter St.in SF)
Sausalito or SF, CA

KSAN FM

Robbie Dunbar lead guitar
Gary Phillips lead & rhythm guitar
Stan Miller bass
Steve Nelson drums
John Doukas vocals


Biography:

Formed in 1966 as Purple Earthquake, this San Franciscan group was comprised of Gary Boykin, Ronnie Boykin, John Sargent, Mike Jones and Stan Miller (bass). The last-named subsequently retained the Earth Quake name for an act which, by 1971, was completed by John Doukas (vocals), Robbie Dunbar (lead guitar) and Steve Nelson (drums). The quartet recorded their first two albums while domiciled in Los Angeles, before returning to the Bay Area where they signed with the fledgling Berserkley label.

Several singles, including "Mr. Security", "Friday On My Mind" (Easybeats) and "Kicks" ensued, as well as a live album, all of which engendered considerable cult interest. Having accompanied Tommy James on his 1976 "comeback" album, Earth Quake were buoyed by the addition of guitarist/vocalist Gary Phillips (aka Phillipet), formerly of Copperhead. Three energetic albums followed, but the band was unable to attain a widespread appeal and its momentum faltered when Phillips opted to join Greg Kihn. Two Years In A Padded Cell featured the 1971 line-up, but Dunbar's subsequent defection signalled the end of this act. By 1983 Doukas had moved permanently to the UK, while Miller formed a new band.

Discography:

Earth Quake (Berserkley 1971)***, Why Don't You Try Me (Berserkley 1972)***, Earth Quake Live (Berserkley 1975)***, Rockin' The World (1975)***, 8.5 (1976)***, Leveled (1977)***, Two Years In A Padded Cell (1979)**.