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This
five man band began playing under the name
"Creedmore State" until Nicky and Arnie
Ungano of the famed defunct New York City rock
club of the same name took them under their wings
and signed the band to Capitol Records under the
name "Plum Nelly." They either played
with or opened for many famous acts such Bo
Diddley, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, The
Kinks, Savoy Brown, John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac,
Rod Stewart and The Faces, Joe Cocker, Dr. John,
Muddy Waters, Terry Reid and notibly at Carnegie
Hall with The James Gang. |
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The band recorded The album
"Deceptive Lines" at Capitol East,
November through December 1970 along with
producer Kenneth Cooper. It was released in 1971.
Band personnel on the record included John E.
(Earl) Walker on lead guitar, Ric Prince lead
vocalist, Peter Harris on Bass, Steve Ress rhythm
guitar and vocals, and Christopher Lloyd on
drums. Guests on the album included Jeremy Steig
on flute and The Sweet Inspirations were featured
on the background vocals of "Lonely Man's Cry." The
Sweet Inspirations were led by Cissy Houston who
is Whitney Houston's Mom. They also were Elvis
Presley's and Aretha Franklin's backup singers
during this period. Dave Bash Johnson played
conga's on the song "Carry On." Album liner notes were written by Patrick Salvo. |
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The
group toured the US during the early '70's and
relocated in Los Angeles in 1974. It was at this
time that John Murphy replaced Bob Feit, who went on to become
Tina Turner's bass player, and superseded original "Plum Nelly" member Peter Harris on
bass guitar. |
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| Plum Nelly
disbanded in 1976. It was during this time that
Walker formed the first incarnation of "The John Earl
Walker Band,"
circa late 70's to early 80's. |
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