Rare Earth is an American rock band from Detroit, Michigan. According to Louder, "Rare Earth's music straddles genres and defies categorisation, slipping seamlessly between the two seemingly disparate worlds of classic rock and R&B." [6] The band was signed to Motown 's …

Motown recording artist and founding member of his band, Rare Earth. Gil was the one, and only, original band member beginning with the Sunliners and throughout all the years of Rare Earth who played and sang on every song recorded.

Jul 22, 2020 · Rare Earth’s music straddles genres and defies categorisation, slipping seamlessly between the two seemingly disparate worlds of classic rock and R&B. This careful balancing act is a rarity even now, and was a near impossibility in the colour-segregated 60s when Rare Earth began their journey.

Rare Earth shared the stage with a multitude of performers who were the all-time greatest rock bands of the 60s and 70s, such as Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad and many, many more. They played on countless notable TV shows like Rock …

Apr 24, 2024 · The current incarnation of Rare Earth falls into that category, and in that regard, they deserve credit. The original band, based out of Detroit, made their mark with a determined blend of progressive rock, soul and R&B, and secured their place in the history books as being among the first white artists signed to the fabled Motown Records ...

Gil Bridges Sunliners – Rare Earth 1957- 2021 Mike Bruner General Manager, Keyboards Member since 1997 Wayne Baraks Lead Vocals, Backup Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Member Since 1985 Dan Medawar Lead...

In late 1969, Edward "Eddie" Guzman (congas and assorted percussive instruments) was added to the group. Explore music from Rare Earth. Shop for vinyl, CDs, and more from Rare Earth on Discogs.

Rare Earth began as a popular Detroit club band called ‘The Sunliners’ in 1960. Original members Peter Hoorelbeke (A.K.A. Rivera), Gil Bridges and the rest of the group played a mix of R&B and Top 40 hits.

The roots of what would become Rare Earth began when saxophonist Gil Bridges and drummer Peter Rivera formed their first R&B band, The Sunliners in Detroit in 1961. Bass player John Parrish joined in 1962, guitarist Rod Richards and keyboards player …

Sometimes referred to as Motown Records’ “token rock band,” Rare Earth was a successful white band for the record company from 1970-1972. The band began in 1960 as the Sunliners and played in and around Detroit. In 1968 the group changed its name to one more reflective of the psychedelic age.