Christopher: Christopher( 1970 USA Undeground acid rock )Full Album

Christopher were an underground acid rock trio featuring future Josefus drummer Doug Tull. They evolved from United Gas, a psychedelic band from Houston who rubbed shoulders with legends like The 13th Floor Elevators and Moving Sidewalks. After relocating to Los Angeles – where they changed his name to Christopher – they played at numerous biker parties and recorded their sole album in 1970 for the Metromedia label. It’s an amazing example of West Coast psychedelia / acid–rock featuring strong fuzz–wah guitar, great compositions and superb musicianship. It was housed in a terrific cover depicting the band at the same hippie crash–pad where some scenes from the "The Trip" movie were filmed. In the meantime, due to Tull's increasingly unstable behavior (probably also caused by his extensive drug use) the band was forced to replace him with John Simpson and Terrance Hand during the recordings. The newly-named Christopher's album was issued in April 1970, it is thought in 1000 copies. Throughout the years their sole album has become increasingly sought after by both collectors, and fans alike. Christopher broke up shortly afterwards, by which time Tull had already resurfaced in fellow Houston band Josefus. 01. Dark Road 00:00 02. Magic Cycles 03:04 03. Wilbur Lite 08:09 04. In Your Time 12:06 05. Beautiful Lady 17:35 06. Lies 20:08 07. Disaster 23:16 08. The Wind 27:03 09. Queen Mary 32:06 10. Burns Decision 35:32 Bass, Piano, Recorder – Doug Walden Drums – John Simpson, Terrance Hand Drums [Heavy Drum Licks] – Doug Tull Guitar – Richard Avitts Percussion, Producer – Ron Kramer