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==History==
==History==


The original line-up for Captain Beyond were singer [[Rod Evans]], drummer [[Bobby Caldwell (drummer)|Bobby Caldwell]], guitarist [[Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt]], bassist [[Lee Dorman]] and keyboardist [[Lewie Gold]].<ref name=MusicMight/> Evans was the original lead singer for [[Deep Purple]] and probably best known for his vocals on their 1968 debut chart-breaker "[[Hush (Billy Joe Royal song)|Hush]]". Reinhardt and Dorman had played in [[Iron Butterfly]]; Dorman, in particular, played on Iron Butterfly's early albums, including their 1968 breakthrough ''[[In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (album)|In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida]]''.<ref name=MusicMight/> Caldwell had come to prominence playing with Rick Derringer and [[Johnny Winter]].<ref name=MusicMight/> Lewie Gold was a well-respected keyboardist from Florida. He left due to personal reasons before the first album was recorded. This line-up recorded the self-titled [[Captain Beyond (album)|debut]] album, released in 1972. Following this album Caldwell left the band to join [[Rick Derringer|Derringer]] and was replaced by drummer [[Brian Glascock]].<ref name=deep>[http://www.deep-purple.net/tree/captain-beyond.htm Captain Beyond] at deep-purple.net</ref> Also joining the band around this time were [[Reese Wynans]] (later of [[Double Trouble (band)|Double Trouble]]) on keyboards and Guille Garcia on congas. The record company's chosen producer, [[Giorgio Gomelsky]], did not like Glascock's drumming and requested a new drummer.<ref name=deep/> Glascock was released and Marty Rodriguez was brought in on drums on the recommendation of Garcia.<ref name=deep/> This six man line-up recorded the group's second album, ''[[Sufficiently Breathless]]''. Tension during the recording of ''Sufficiently Breathless'' led to Evans quitting.<ref name=deep/> The original line-up reformed later in 1973 for a US tour but the band split up at the end of the year.<ref name=deep/>
The original line-up for Captain Beyond were singer [[Rod Evans]], drummer [[Bobby Caldwell (drummer)|Bobby Caldwell]], guitarist [[Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt]], bassist [[Lee Dorman]] and keyboardist [[Lewie Gold]].<ref name=MusicMight/> Reinhardt and Dorman had both played in [[Iron Butterfly]], though never in the same lineup of the group.<ref name=MusicMight/> Lewie Gold left due to personal reasons before the first album was recorded. The remaining line-up recorded the self-titled [[Captain Beyond (album)|debut]] album, released in 1972. Following this album Caldwell left the band to join [[Rick Derringer|Derringer]] and was replaced by drummer [[Brian Glascock]].<ref name=deep>[http://www.deep-purple.net/tree/captain-beyond.htm Captain Beyond] at deep-purple.net</ref> Also joining the band around this time were [[Reese Wynans]] on keyboards and Guille Garcia on congas. The record company's chosen producer, [[Giorgio Gomelsky]], did not like Glascock's drumming and requested a new drummer.<ref name=deep/> Glascock was released and Marty Rodriguez was brought in on drums on the recommendation of Garcia.<ref name=deep/> This six man lineup recorded the group's second album, ''[[Sufficiently Breathless]]''. Tension during the recording led to Evans quitting.<ref name=deep/> The original lineup reformed later in 1973 for a US tour but the band split up at the end of the year.<ref name=deep/>


The band reformed in 1976 with Willy Daffern on vocals, and Bobby Caldwell, Rhino and Lee Dorman completing the line-up. They then recorded the band's third album ''[[Dawn Explosion]]'' on Warner Bros., but broke up in the year (1978).
The band reformed in 1976 with Willy Daffern on vocals, and Bobby Caldwell, Rhino and Lee Dorman completing the line-up. They recorded the band's third album ''[[Dawn Explosion]]'' on [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]], but broke up in 1978.


Reinhardt and Caldwell reformed Captain Beyond in 1998 with Jimi Interval on vocals, Dan Frye on keyboards, and Jeff Artabasy on bass.<ref name=MusicMight/> Since then they have been performing at shows and have released a four track EP.
Reinhardt and Caldwell reformed Captain Beyond in 1998 with Jimi Interval on vocals, Dan Frye on keyboards, and Jeff Artabasy on bass.<ref name=MusicMight/> Since then they have been performing at shows and have released a four track EP.


In 1999, Swedish record label Record Heaven released a tribute to Captain Beyond entitled ''Thousand Days of Yesterday''. The album features fellow 70s rockers [[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]] playing "Dancing Madly Backwards".
In 1999, Swedish record label Record Heaven released a tribute to Captain Beyond entitled ''Thousand Days of Yesterday''. The album features fellow 1970s rockers [[Pentagram (band)|Pentagram]] playing "Dancing Madly Backwards".


Captain Beyond once again disbanded in 2003 when lead guitarist Larry Reinhardt developed cancer. He was treated but told he had months to live. Reinhardt exceeded all his doctor's expectations and continued to perform music until late 2011, when he again fell ill, and he died on January 2, 2012.
Captain Beyond once again disbanded in 2003 when lead guitarist Larry Reinhardt developed cancer. Following treatment, Reinhardt continued to perform music until late 2011, when he again fell ill. He died on January 2, 2012.


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 20:49, 30 May 2012

Captain Beyond
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresHard rock, psychedelic rock, progressive rock
Years active1971–1973
1976–1978
1998–2003
Past membersLarry "Rhino" Reinhardt
Lee Dorman
Rod Evans
Bobby Caldwell
Lewie Gold
Reese Wynans
Guille Garcia
Brian Glascock
Marty Rodriguez
Jason Cahoon
Willy Daffern
Jimi Interval
Dan Frye
Jeff Artabasy

Captain Beyond was an American/British rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971.[1]

History

The original line-up for Captain Beyond were singer Rod Evans, drummer Bobby Caldwell, guitarist Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt, bassist Lee Dorman and keyboardist Lewie Gold.[1] Reinhardt and Dorman had both played in Iron Butterfly, though never in the same lineup of the group.[1] Lewie Gold left due to personal reasons before the first album was recorded. The remaining line-up recorded the self-titled debut album, released in 1972. Following this album Caldwell left the band to join Derringer and was replaced by drummer Brian Glascock.[2] Also joining the band around this time were Reese Wynans on keyboards and Guille Garcia on congas. The record company's chosen producer, Giorgio Gomelsky, did not like Glascock's drumming and requested a new drummer.[2] Glascock was released and Marty Rodriguez was brought in on drums on the recommendation of Garcia.[2] This six man lineup recorded the group's second album, Sufficiently Breathless. Tension during the recording led to Evans quitting.[2] The original lineup reformed later in 1973 for a US tour but the band split up at the end of the year.[2]

The band reformed in 1976 with Willy Daffern on vocals, and Bobby Caldwell, Rhino and Lee Dorman completing the line-up. They recorded the band's third album Dawn Explosion on Warner Bros., but broke up in 1978.

Reinhardt and Caldwell reformed Captain Beyond in 1998 with Jimi Interval on vocals, Dan Frye on keyboards, and Jeff Artabasy on bass.[1] Since then they have been performing at shows and have released a four track EP.

In 1999, Swedish record label Record Heaven released a tribute to Captain Beyond entitled Thousand Days of Yesterday. The album features fellow 1970s rockers Pentagram playing "Dancing Madly Backwards".

Captain Beyond once again disbanded in 2003 when lead guitarist Larry Reinhardt developed cancer. Following treatment, Reinhardt continued to perform music until late 2011, when he again fell ill. He died on January 2, 2012.

Discography

Albums

Bootlegs

References

  1. ^ a b c d Captain Beyond at MusicMight
  2. ^ a b c d e Captain Beyond at deep-purple.net
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