Brainchild (band)
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Brainchild | |
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| Origin | Youngstown, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Rock, progressive rock |
| Years active | 1969–1972 |
| Labels | None |
| Past members | Joe Pizzulo Larry Paxton Ronny Lee Danny Marshall Bill Bodine John Grazier Odie Crook Dave Freeland |
Brainchild was a Youngstown, Ohio-based supergroup formed in the late 1960s, who were active for about three years. Towards the end of their time, they were playing with major acts.
Not to be confused with the early 1970s English jazz-rock group, Brainchild from Somerset in England,[1][2] this group was made up of musicians from the Youngstown area in Ohio, United States. They came together in 1969. Three of the main members were from a group called Roadshow. They were, founding member Joe Pizzulo on vocals,[3][4] Dan Marshall on keyboards and Larry Paxton on guitar. John Grazier the drummer came from an outfoot called the Insights. Ronnie Lee Cunningham who played keyboards had led his own band. Bass player Bill Bodine had been with a group called the Citations. [3]
The group would play at the local clubs such as, The Apartment, Gazebo Room and Varsity Club. Later, having moved up the chain, they would play at venues with Sly and the Family Stone, Three Dog Night and Ted Nugent.
Original members consisted of vocalist Joe Pizzulo, guitarist Larry Paxton, bassist Bill Bodine, drummer John Grazier, and keyboardists Ronny Lee and Danny Marshall. Later members were vocalist/drummer Dave Freeland, and vocalist "Odie" Crook.[5] Freeland had been a member of the quintet, The Incorporated Few.[6]
