BRIGADE, The
Homebase: Portland, OR
Stats: 1966-1970
Misc Notes: The Brigade's roots trace back to an earlier band, the Better Set, which included: Peter Belknap (vocals); Tim Vetter (bass); and Bob Anderson (drums). As this morphed over time, they added: Ed Wallo (guitar) and Eric Anderson (keys). When Vetter was drafted into the military in 1968, Mark Hartman (bass) joined the group. In 1968 the band were the winners of the KISN Portland Teen Fair and Battle of the Bands. In 1969 Dennis Steindel (bass) came aboard, and in 1970 they recorded their sole eponymous album.
ALSO PROMOTED AT TIMES AS:
1.) BRIGADE
2.) BLUE BRIGADE, The
MISC NOTES: Self-produced album that was pressed in a limited edition of 100 copies.
SIDE 1:
- Change In Me
- Love Dy For Day
- Desert Song (You're All Alone)
- Bad Town
SIDE 2:
- Self-Made God
- Forever
- Circles Of Life
- Everybody Is Laughing
LOCATION: Portland, OR
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Peter Belknap (lead vocals); Ed Wallo (guitar); Tim Vetter (bass); Eric Anderson (keys); Dennis Steindel (bass); and Bob Anderson (drums).
RECORDING STUDIO: home studio [February 1970]
RECORDING ENGINEER: Charlie Vollum
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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MISC NOTES: Unlicensed release, purportedly pressed in a limited edition of 350 copies. This version is distinguished by: A front cover color image that is a bit fuzzy that is glued onto white cardboard giving it a white border all around, no vinyl wrap, scratched out producer logo on back.
SIDE 1:
- Change In Me
- Love Dy For Day
- Desert Song (You're All Alone)
- Bad Town
SIDE 2:
- Self-Made God
- Forever
- Circles Of Life
- Everybody Is Laughing
LOCATION: Portland
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Peter Belknap (lead vocals); Ed Wallo (guitar); Tim Vetter (bass); Eric Anderson (keys); Dennis Steindel (bass); and Bob Anderson (drums).
RECORDING STUDIO: home studio [February 1970]
RECORDING ENGINEER: Charlie Vollum
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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MISC NOTES: Disc labels feature "Band 'n Vocal" label graphics, but this release was issued by Rockadelic Records. It includes a large fold-out poster with vintage band photos. Ltd Ed of 450 numbered units.
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MISC NOTES: Limited Edition of several hundred copies pressed.
SIDE 1:
- Change In Me
- Love Dy For Day
- Desert Song (You're All Alone)
- Bad Town
SIDE 2:
- Self-Made God
- Forever
- Circles Of Life
- Everybody Is Laughing
LOCATION: Portland
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Peter Belknap (lead vocals); Ed Wallo (guitar); Tim Vetter (bass); Eric Anderson (keys); Dennis Steindel (bass); and Bob Anderson (drums).
RECORDING STUDIO: home studio [February 1970]
RECORDING ENGINEER: Charlie Vollum
FORMAT: disc
SIZE:12"
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MISC NOTES: Second pressing by Shadoks. This time with 220 numbered copies, blue lizard-textured cover with artwork, a 4-page insert, and a transparent purple vinyl disc.
SIDE 1:
- Change In Me
- Love Dy For Day
- Desert Song (You're All Alone)
- Bad Town
SIDE 2:
- Self-Made God
- Forever
- Circles Of Life
- Everybody Is Laughing
LOCATION: Portland
RECORDING PERSONNEL: Peter Belknap (lead vocals); Ed Wallo (guitar); Tim Vetter (bass); Eric Anderson (keys); Dennis Steindel (bass); and Bob Anderson (drums).
RECORDING STUDIO: home studio [February 1970]
RECORDING ENGINEER: Charlie Vollum
FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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