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Full Tilt Boogie Band
Canadian rock band (1969–1970)
Full Tilt Boogie Band was a Canadian rock band originally headed by guitarist John Till and then by vocalist Janis Joplin until her death in 1970. The band was composed of Till, pianist Richard Bell, bassist Brad Campbell, drummer Clark Pierson, and organist Ken Pearson.
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Origins in Canada
In its original late 1960s incarnation, the Full Tillt Boogie Band Till played in the group as a side project from his usual gigs as a New York City studio musician. Like Till, the other members of the band were Canadians, mostly hailing from Stratford and Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. Richard Bell was recruited by Michael Friedman back stage at a Ronnie Hawkins gig at the Fillmore East in 1969. Friedman was Albert Grossman's assistant at the time. He went backstage after the gig and approached Bell. Ronnie Hawkins got wind of it and almost got into a fight with Friedman.
Canadian rock band, founded ca. 1969. Acted as backing band for Janis Joplin throughout 1970.
Line-up:
John Till - guitar
Richard Bell - piano
Ken Pearson - organ
Brad Campbell - bass
Clark Pierson - drums
Also known as: Full Tilt, Full Tilt Boogie, Fulltilt Boogie, The Full Tilt Boogie Band
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