Iron Butterfly

Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly
	Iron Butterfly in 1969
Background information
Origin	San Diego, California, United States
Genres	Psychedelic rock, heavy metal, acid rock, blues rock, hard rock
Years active	1966–1971; 1974–1985; 1987–2012
Labels	Atco, MCA
Past members	Members
Website	www.ironbutterfly.com

Iron Butterfly is an American psychedelic rock band best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida." Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is among the world's 40 best-selling albums, selling more than 30 million copies.^[2]

History

The band formed in 1966 in San Diego.^[3] The original members were Doug Ingle (vocals, organ), Jack Pinney (drums), Greg Willis (bass), and Danny Weis (guitar).^[4] They were soon joined by tambourine player and vocalist Darryl DeLoach. DeLoach's parents' garage on Luna Avenue served as the site for their almost nightly rehearsals.

Jerry Penrod and Bruce Morris replaced Willis and Pinney after the band relocated to Los Angeles in 1966 and Ron Bushy then came aboard when Morris' tenure proved to be a short one. All but Ingle and Bushy left the band after recording their first album in late 1967; the remaining musicians, faced with the possibility of the record not being released, quickly found replacements in bassist Lee Dorman and guitarist Erik Brann (also known as "Erik Braunn" and "Erik Braun") and resumed touring. In early 1968, their debut album Heavy was released after signing a deal with ATCO, an Atlantic Records subsidiary.

DeLoach subsequently recorded with Two Guitars, Piano, Drum and Darryl, while Weis and Penrod went on to form the group Rhinoceros. In 1970 DeLoach formed Flintwhistle along with Erik Brann; the band performed live for about a year before breaking up.

The 17-minute "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", the title track of Iron Butterfly's second album, became a Top 30 hit in the US and made the number 9 spot on the Dutch Top 40. The members when In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida was recorded were Doug Ingle (organ and vocals), Lee Dorman (bass guitar), Ron Bushy (drums), and 17-year-old Erik Brann (guitar). The album sold over three million copies by the end of 1970, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in December 1968.^[5] It ultimately sold over 20 million copies, went platinum, and stayed on the Billboard magazine charts for over a year.

The band had been booked to play at Woodstock but got stuck at an airport. When their manager called the promoters of the concert they explained the situation and asked for patience. However, the manager demanded that the Butterfly be flown in by helicopter, whereupon they would "immediately" take the stage. After their set they would be paid and flown back to the airport. The manager was told that this would be taken into consideration and he would be called back. According to drummer, Ron Bushy;"We went down to the Port Authority three times and waited for the helicopter, but it never showed up".^[6]

The next album, Ball, reached No. 3 on the charts, but more lineup changes followed. In 1970, with Erik Brann gone, Iron Butterfly released their fourth studio album, Metamorphosis with two new members, guitarist/vocalist Mike Pinera (whose Blues Image had opened for the Butterfly's Vida tour) and guitarist Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt. The album managed to get into the top 20, but Doug Ingle quit the group shortly after its release. Without an organist for the first time in their history, the remaining four members cut a single, "Silly Sally". It failed to chart and proved to be their last recording. The band broke up after playing a final show on May 23, 1971. Dorman and Reinhardt would subsequently found Captain Beyond.

The band reformed in 1974 with Ron Bushy and Erik Brann joined by bassist Philip Taylor Kramer and keyboardist Howard Reitzes. (Kramer later made news with his 1995 disappearance and the discovery of his remains and minivan at the bottom of Decker Canyon in 1999). Brann, who had done occasional lead vocals during Iron Butterfly's original run, served as the band's main lead vocalist. The album Scorching Beauty was released in January 1975 with Reitzes and Sun and Steel in October 1975 with Bill DeMartines replacing Reitzes. Both albums were criticized for bearing little resemblance to the original tone of the group, and sold poorly compared to their earlier releases.

In December 1978, the band's bassist, Keith Ellis, died in Germany. A similar loss occurred in 1985 when incumbent bassist Kurtis Teal died as a result of a heart murmur. Teal's death led the band to dissolve, however, they reformed again in 1987 and have continued to perform since then.

Bobby Hasbrook, from Hawaii, joined the band as lead guitarist and lead vocals with Lee Dorman, Erik Braun, Bobby Caldwell, and John leimseider, soon after Keith Ellis's death in 1978. Bobby Hasbrook played in various Iron Butterfly lineups with, Mike Pinera, and Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt. Bobby Hasbrook continued to play and tour with Iron Butterfly until 1982.

Guitarist/vocalist Charlie Marinkovich joined the band in 2002. Originally from Seattle, Marinkovich had played with Randy Hansen and others.^[7]

German violinist, keyboardist and composer Martin Gerschwitz, formerly of The Works and Walter Trout,^[8] joined the band in 2005.

On October 3, 2002, original tambourine player/vocalist Darryl DeLoach died of liver cancer at the age of 55.^[9] On July 25, 2003, Erik Brann died of heart failure at the age of 52.^[10]

In early 2010, an announcement was made that Iron Butterfly would receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th Annual San Diego Music Awards, which took place on September 12, 2010.^[11] The award is to be presented by San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders.^[12] Later the same year, Ray Weston (formerly of Wishbone Ash) came in to substitute on drums for Ron Bushy after he was sidelined by health issues. In early 2012, Phil Parlapiano substituted for Martin Gerschwitz when Gerschwitz was unable to fulfill commitments.^[13]

Former guitarist Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt died on January 2, 2012, at the age of 63, due to cirrhosis of the liver. Bassist Lee Dorman, who had a history of heart trouble, died on December 21, 2012, at the age of 70. Both Reinhardt and Dorman were also founding members of Captain Beyond, along with former Deep Purple vocalist Rod Evans and drummer Bobby Caldwell.

Personnel

Members

Doug Ingle – organ, vocals (1966-1971, 1978-1979, 1983-1985, 1987-1988, 1994-1999)
Danny Weis – guitar (1966-1967)
Jack Pinney – drums, percussion (1966)
Greg Willis – bass (1966)
Darryl DeLoach – vocals (1966-1967; died 2002)
Jerry Penrod – bass, backing vocals (1966-1967)
Bruce Morris – drums, percussion (1966)
Ron Bushy – drums, percussion (1966-1971, 1974-1977, 1978-1979, 1982, 1987, 1987-1988, 1993-2012; guest - 1982)
Lee Dorman – bass, vocals (1967-1971, 1977-1978, 1978-1985, 1987-2012; died 2012)
Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals (1967-1969, 1974-1977, 1978-1979, 1979-1980, 1982, 1987, 1987-1989; died 2003)
Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals (1969-1971, 1978-1979, 1979, 1982-1983, 1987, 1993, 1993-1994)
Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar (1969-1971, 1977-1978, 1978-1979, 1981-1984, 1989-1993; died 2012)
Philip Taylor Kramer – bass, keyboards, vocals (1974-1977; died 1995)
Howard Reitzes – keyboards, vocals (1974-1975)
Bill DeMartines – keyboards, vocals (1975-1977)
Kevin Karamitros – drums (1977-1978)

Jimi Henderson – vocals (1977-1978)
Larry Kiernan – keyboards (1977-1978)
David Love – guitar (1977-1978)
John Leimsider – keyboards (1978, 1979, 1981-1982)
Keith Ellis – bass (1978; died 1978)
Bobby Caldwell – drums, percussion (1979)
Bobby Hasbrook – guitar, vocals (1978-1982)
Nathan Pino – keyboards (1979)
Zam Johnson – drums, percussion (1980)
Tim Kislan – keyboards (1980)
Starz Vanderlocket – percussion, vocals (1980)
Luke – percussion, (1981-1982, 1982-1983)
Jimmy Rock – drums (1981-1982)
Randy Skirvin – guitar,vocals (1981-1982)
Guy Babylon – keyboards (1982-1983; died 2009)
Jan Uvena – drums, percussion (1982)
John Shearer – drums (1982-1983)
Jerry Sommers – drums, percussion (1983)
Rick Rotante – drums, percussion (1983-1984)
Lenny Campanero – drums (1984-1985)
Steve Fister – guitar, backing vocals (1984-1985)
Kurtis Teal – bass (1985; died 1985)
Kelly Reubens – bass (1987)

Tim Von Hoffman – keyboards (1987)
Glen Rappold – guitar, bass, vocals (1987)
Ace Baker – keyboards (1987)
Sal Rodriguez – drums (1987, 1988)
Jim Von Buelow – guitar (1987)
Bob Birch – bass (1987; died 2012)
Bill DeMartines – keyboards, vocals (1976-1977)(1987)
Doug Jackson – guitar (1987)
Lyle T. West – vocals (1987)
Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals (1988-1990, 1993-1997; substitute - 2003)
Kenny Suarez – drums, percussion (1988-1992)
Steve "Mick" Feldman – vocals (1988-1990)
Robert Tepper – vocals (1990)
Burt Diaz – keyboards (1992)
Denny Artache – guitar, vocals (1993)
Doug Bossey – guitar (1994-1995)
Erik Barnett – guitar, vocals (1995-2002)
Damian Bujanda – keyboards, vocals (1999)
Larry Rust – keyboards, vocals (1999-2005)
Charlie Marinkovich – guitar, vocals (2002-2012)
Martin Gerschwitz – keyboards, vocals (2005-2012)

Supporting musicians

Manny Bertematti – drums, percussion (substitute - 1971)
Donny Vosburgh - drums (guest - 1987)
Doug Freedman - drums, percussion (substitute - 1989)
Joanne Montana – backing vocals (live - 1989)
Cecelia Noel – backing vocals (live - 1989)
Oly Larios - bass (substitute - 2001)
Ken Chalupnik – bass (substitute - 2006)
Dave Meros – bass (substitute - 2006)
Ray Weston - drums, percussion (substitute - 2010)
Phil Parlapiano - keyboards (substitute - 2012)

Lineups

1966	1966	1966	1966–1967
Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Jack Pinney – drums, percussion Danny Weis – guitar Greg Willis – bass	Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Jack Pinney – drums, percussion Danny Weis – guitar Greg Willis – bass Darryl DeLoach – vocals	Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Danny Weis – guitar Darryl DeLoach – vocals Bruce Morris – drums, percussion Jerry Penrod – bass, backing vocals	Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Danny Weis – guitar Darryl DeLoach – vocals Jerry Penrod – bass, backing vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion
1967–1969	1969–1971	1971–1974	1974–1975
Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Lee Dorman – bass, vocals	Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Supporting musicians Manny Bertematti – drums, percussion (substitute - 1971)	Disbanded	Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Philip Taylor Kramer – bass, keyboards, vocals Howard Reitzes – keyboards, vocals
1975–1977	1977–1978	1978	1978
Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Erik Braunn – vocals, guitar Philip Taylor Kramer – bass, keyboards, vocals Bill DeMartines – keyboards, vocals	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Jimi Henderson – vocals Kevin Karamitros – drums Larry Kiernan – keyboards David Love – guitar Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Kevin Karamitros – drums, percussion John Leimsider – keyboards Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals	Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Keith Ellis – bass Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar
1978	1978–1979	1979	1979
Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals	Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals	Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Lee Dorman – bass, vocals "'Bobby Hasbrook"-guitars, vocals Bobby Caldwell – drums, percussion John Leimsider – keyboards	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Bobby Caldwell – drums, percussion John Leimsider – keyboards Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Bobby Hasbrook – guitar, vocals
1979	1980	1981–1982	1982
Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Bobby Caldwell – drums, percussion Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Bobby Hasbrook – guitar, vocals Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Nathan Pino – keyboards	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Bobby Hasbrook – guitar, vocals Zam Johnson – drums, percussion Tim Kislan – keyboards Starz Vanderlocket – percussion, vocals	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals John Leimsider – keyboards Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar,vocals Jimmy Rock – drums Randy Skirvin – guitar,vocals Luke – percussion,	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Guy Babylon – keyboards Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Jan Uvena – drums, percussion
1982	1982	1982–1983	1983
Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Guy Babylon – keyboards Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Guy Babylon – keyboards Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Doug Ingle – organ, vocals John Shearer – drums Luke – percussion, vocals Supporting musicians Ron Bushy – drums (guest - 1982)	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Guy Babylon – keyboards Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Doug Ingle – organ, vocals John Shearer – drums Luke – percussion, vocals	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Guy Babylon – keyboards Doug Ingle – organ, vocals John Shearer – drums, percussion Luke – percussion, vocals
1983	1983–1984	1984	1984–1985
Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Guy Babylon – keyboards Doug Ingle – organ, vocals John Shearer – drums, percussion Jerry Sommers – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Rick Rotante – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Lenny Campanero – drums	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Lenny Campanero – drums, percussion Steve Fister – guitar, backing vocals
1985	1985–1987	1987	1987
Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Lenny Campanero – drums, percussion Steve Fister – guitar, backing vocals Kurtis Teal – bass	Disbanded	Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Tim Von Hoffman – keyboards Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Kelly Reubens – bass	Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Tim Von Hoffman – keyboards Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Kelly Reubens – bass Glen Rappold – guitar, bass, vocals
1987	1987	1987	1987–1988
Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals Kelly Reubens – bass Ace Baker – keyboards Supporting musicians Donny Vosburgh - drums (guest - 1987)	Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Jim Von Buelow – guitar Sal Rodriguez – drums	Bob Birch – bass Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Bill DeMartines – keyboards, vocals Doug Jackson – guitar Lyle T. West – vocals	Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Doug Ingle – organ, vocals
1988	1988–1989	1990	1990–1992
Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Sal Rodriguez – drums, percussion	Erik Braunn – guitar, vocals Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Steve "Mick" Feldman – vocals Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Kenny Suarez – drums, percussion Supporting musicians Doug Freedman - drums, percussion (substitute - 1989) Joanne Montana – backing vocals (live - 1989) Cecelia Noel – backing vocals (live - 1989)	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Steve "Mick" Feldman – vocals Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Kenny Suarez – drums, percussion	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Kenny Suarez – drums, percussion Robert Tepper – vocals
1993	1993	1993	1993–1994
Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Burt Diaz – keyboards	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Denny Artache – guitar, vocals	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Mike Pinera – guitar, vocals
1994	1994–1995	1995–1997	1997–1999
Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Doug Bossey – guitar	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Doug Bossey – guitar Doug Ingle – organ, vocals	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Derek Hilland – keyboards, backing vocals Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Erik Barnett – guitar, vocals	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Doug Ingle – organ, vocals Erik Barnett – guitar, vocals
1999	1999–2002	2002–2005	2005–2012
Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Erik Barnett – guitar, vocals Damian Bujanda – keyboards, vocals	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Erik Barnett – guitar, vocals Larry Rust – keyboards, vocals Supporting musicians Oly Larios - bass road mgr.FOH 1999-2005(substitute - 2001)	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Larry Rust – keyboards, vocals Charlie Marinkovich – guitar, vocals Supporting musicians Derek Hillard - keyboards, backing vocals (substitute - 2003)	Lee Dorman – bass, vocals Ron Bushy – drums, percussion Charlie Marinkovich – guitar, vocals Martin Gerschwitz – keyboards, vocals Supporting musicians Ken Chalupnik – bass (substitute - 2006) Dave Meros – bass (substitute - 2006) Ray Weston - drums, percussion (substitute - 2010) Phil Parlapiano - keyboards (substitute - 2012)

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Album	US
1968	Heavy	78
1968	In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida	4
1969	Ball	3
1970	Metamorphosis	16
1975	Scorching Beauty	138
1975	Sun and Steel	-

Live albums

Year	Album	US
1970	Live	20
2011	Fillmore East 1968	-

Compilation albums

Evolution: The Best of Iron Butterfly (1971)
Star Collection (1973)
Rare Flight (1988)
Light & Heavy: The Best of Iron Butterfly (1993)

EPs

"Iron Butterfly Theme" b/w "Look for the Sun", "Possession"
RADIO EP: "Iron Butterfly Theme", "Possession" b/w "Get Out of My Life Woman", "Unconscious Power"
"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", "Flowers and Beads" b/w "My Mirage"

Singles

Year	Name	US
1968	Don't Look Down on Me	-
	Unconscious Power	-
	In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida	30
1969	Soul Experience	75
	In the Time of Our Lives	96
	I Can't Help But Deceive You Little Girl	118
1970	Possession	-
1970	Easy Rider	66
1971	Silly Sally	-
1975	Pearly Gates	-
	High On a Mountain Top	-
	Beyond the Milky Way	108
	I'm Right, I'm Wrong	-

Videography

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Rhino Home Video, R3-2215) 1995

(Contained video performances of "Easy Rider" (3:21), "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (17:03) and "Butterfly Blue" (19:51))

Rock 'N' Roll Greats In Concert! (Passport Video) 2004

(Contained video performances of the full concert at Itchycoo Park in 1999)

Bibliography

Buckley, Peter (2003). The Rough Guide to Rock. London: Rough Guides. ISBN 1-84353-105-4.

References

^ Buckley 2003, p. 523 "It is widely believed that the term 'heavy metal' was coined to describe the less than delicate sound of Iron Butterfly, a band vilified when they first emerged and still not accorded the respect they deserve."
^ "Lifetime Award; The San Diego City Beat". 09-07-2010. Retrieved 2011-05-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ Joynson, Vernon (1995). Fuzz, Acid, & Flowers. London: Borderline Books.
^ Iron Butterfly San Diego Reader Entry sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved on 2010-07-12.
^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 242. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
^ Mover, Johnathan. Iron Butterfly's Ron Bushy Making History drumheadmag.com. Retrieved on 2009-08-31.
^ "Official Website". chasmo.com. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
^ "About". Martingerschwitz.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
^ Rock Artists who Died in 2000-2005, The Death of Rock: The Chronology.
^ Perrone, Pierre. Erik Brann Obituary in The Independent UK Newspaper independent.co.uk. 2003-08-07. Retrieved on 2010-07-12.
^ San Diego Music Awards Website
^ Varga, George.Rock 'n' Roll Mayor loves Iron Butterfly San Diego Union Tribune Weekly Insert, Night & Day. 2010-09-03. Retrieved on 2010-09-04.
^ MeddleEarth. "Iron Butterfly 2012-05-13 Portland Oregon - sample: Easy Rider". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-11-10.

External links

[1] Buckley 2003, p. 523 "It is widely believed that the term 'heavy metal' was coined to describe the less than delicate sound of Iron Butterfly, a band vilified when they first emerged and still not accorded the respect they deserve."

[2] "Lifetime Award; The San Diego City Beat". 09-07-2010. Retrieved 2011-05-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[Fuzz-3] Joynson, Vernon (1995). Fuzz, Acid, & Flowers. London: Borderline Books.

[4] Iron Butterfly San Diego Reader Entry sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved on 2010-07-12.

[The_Book_of_Golden_Discs-5] Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 242. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.

[6] Mover, Johnathan. Iron Butterfly's Ron Bushy Making History drumheadmag.com. Retrieved on 2009-08-31.

[7] "Official Website". chasmo.com. Retrieved 7 October 2011.

[8] "About". Martingerschwitz.com. Retrieved 2011-07-07.

[9] Rock Artists who Died in 2000-2005, The Death of Rock: The Chronology.

[10] Perrone, Pierre. Erik Brann Obituary in The Independent UK Newspaper independent.co.uk. 2003-08-07. Retrieved on 2010-07-12.

[11] San Diego Music Awards Website

[12] Varga, George.Rock 'n' Roll Mayor loves Iron Butterfly San Diego Union Tribune Weekly Insert, Night & Day. 2010-09-03. Retrieved on 2010-09-04.

[13] MeddleEarth. "Iron Butterfly 2012-05-13 Portland Oregon - sample: Easy Rider". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-11-10.

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v t e Iron Butterfly
Erik Brann Ron Bushy Lee Dorman Doug Ingle Martin Gerschwitz Dave Meros Danny Weis Darryl DeLoach Jerry Penrod Mike Pinera Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt Philip Taylor Kramer Keith Ellis Bobby Caldwell Guy Babylon Jan Uvena Bob Birch Robert Tepper Charlie Marinkovich
Studio albums	Heavy In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Ball Metamorphosis Scorching Beauty Sun and Steel
Compilation albums	Evolution: The Best of Iron Butterfly Star Collection Rare Flight Light & Heavy: The Best of Iron Butterfly
Live albums	Live Fillmore East 1968 Live at the Galaxy 1967
Singles	"Don't Look Down on Me" "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" "Silly Sally"

v t e Billboard Year-End number one albums
1956–1975	1956: Calypso – Harry Belafonte 1957: Music from My Fair Lady – Original Cast 1958: Music from My Fair Lady – Original Cast 1959: The Music from Peter Gunn – Henry Mancini 1960: Music from The Sound of Music – Original Cast 1961: Camelot – Original Cast 1962: West Side Story – Soundtrack 1963: West Side Story – Soundtrack 1964: Music from Hello, Dolly! – Original Cast 1965: Mary Poppins: Original Cast Soundtrack – Soundtrack 1966: Whipped Cream & Other Delights – Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass 1967: More of the Monkees – The Monkees 1968: Are You Experienced – The Jimi Hendrix Experience 1969: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida – Iron Butterfly 1970: Bridge over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel 1971: Jesus Christ Superstar – Soundtrack 1972: Harvest – Neil Young 1973: The World Is a Ghetto – War 1974: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Elton John 1975: Greatest Hits – Elton John
1976–2000	1976: Frampton Comes Alive! – Peter Frampton 1977: Rumours – Fleetwood Mac 1978: Saturday Night Fever – Soundtrack 1979: 52nd Street – Billy Joel 1980: The Wall – Pink Floyd 1981: Hi Infidelity – REO Speedwagon 1982: Asia – Asia 1983: Thriller – Michael Jackson 1984: Thriller – Michael Jackson 1985: Born in the U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen 1986: Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston 1987: Slippery When Wet – Bon Jovi 1988: Faith – George Michael 1989: Don't Be Cruel – Bobby Brown 1990: Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 – Janet Jackson 1991: Mariah Carey – Mariah Carey 1992: Ropin' the Wind – Garth Brooks 1993: The Bodyguard – Soundtrack 1994: The Sign – Ace of Base 1995: Cracked Rear View – Hootie & the Blowfish 1996: Jagged Little Pill – Alanis Morissette 1997: Spice – Spice Girls 1998: Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture – James Horner 1999: Millennium – Backstreet Boys 2000: No Strings Attached – NSYNC
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