: Guitar and vocals (formerly of the 1960s pop-rock group The Five Americans ).
: Reviewers describe it as a "smooth and effortless" listen, noted for its strong vocal harmonies reminiscent of Crosby, Stills & Nash. The Band Lineup Gladstone - ... From Down Home In Tyler, Texas ...
The album also featured elite session players, including bassist and drummer Ronnie Tutt , both known for their work in Elvis Presley's TCB Band. : Guitar and vocals (formerly of the 1960s
: Guitar and vocals (formerly of the garage rock band Mouse and the Traps ). H.L. Voelker : Lead vocals. : Guitar and vocals (formerly of the garage
: "Marietta Station," "A Piece Of Paper," and "Red Bird".
Though it didn't achieve the mainstream commercial success of its peers, the album remains a collector's item for its authentic Southern rock production and high-quality "hippiebilly" style. Gladstone released one more album, Lookin' for a Smile (1973), before the original lineup shifted.
The group brought together seasoned Texas musicians with diverse backgrounds: