THE GRASS ROOTS
Rock band and AM Oldies’ radio favourite, The Grass Roots, have sold over 30 million albums worldwide and set a record for over 307 weeks of Billboard chart presence.
The band was primarily active during the years of 1966 through 1975. It has had many reincarnations with no less than 42 individual members credited to The Grass Roots’ line-ups.
The name “Grass Roots” originated as the brainchild of songwriting pair, P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri to capitalise on the rising folk rock movement. But it was the 1967, third generation line-up with vocalist, Rob Grill that actually yielded the first top ten hit.
Many more hits and radio airplay followed like that of Midnight Confessions, Sooner or Later and Let’s Live for Today.
From the 70s onward, The Grass Roots experienced limited success and the band officially disbanded in 1976.
In the 80s, Grill decided to reform the band and continues to be the front man for the group in the 21st century.
Albums:
Where Were You When I Needed You, Dunhill, 1966.
Let's Live for Today, Dunhill, 1967.
Feelings, Dunhill, 1968.
Golden Grass, Dunhill, 1968.
Lovin' Things, Dunhill, 1969.
Leavin' It All Behind, Dunhill, 1969.
More Golden Grass, Dunhill, 1970.
Their 16 Greatest Hits, Dunhill, 1971.
Move Along, Dunhill, 1972.
Alotta' Mileage, Dunhill, 1973.
Self Titled, Haven, 1975.
The ABC Collection, ABC, 1976.
14 Greatest, Gusto, 1978.
Powers Of The Night, MCA, 1982.
Live At Last, RFG, 2000.
Symphonic Hits, Cleopatra, 2001.
Live Gold, RFG, 2008.
Source: Juanita Appleby
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