April 1, 1972: Canned Heat, Edgar Winter’s White Trash, The J. Geils Band, Alice Cooper, Elvis Presley

CANNED HEAT: Rockin’ With The King (UA UP 35348).
Surprisingly ancient-sounding slab of Rock ‘n’ Roll … and if you don’t already know who’s on piano and lead vocals, where have YOU been? (It’s Dickie Penniman, actually). Jazzy instrumental flip.

EDGAR WINTER’S WHITE TRASH: Keep Playin’ That Rock ‘n’ Roll (Epic EPC 7550).
Right on! Johnny’s brother keeps on rockin’, but in a more modern manner.

THE J. GEILS BAND: Looking For A Love (Atlantic K 10099).
Frantic teenage Punk Rock, slightly lacking in dynamics but quite good. Chicago-style harmonica flip. Continue reading “April 1, 1972: Canned Heat, Edgar Winter’s White Trash, The J. Geils Band, Alice Cooper, Elvis Presley”