Cochise is one of those talented, early-1970s English bands that simply couldn't catch a break in the United States (not to imply they were commercial gangbusters in their native UK). The band was largely the brainchild of former Plastic Penny lead guitarist Mick Grabham. When Plastic Penny folded Grabham started recruiting for a new band, Formed in 1969 the original Cochise lineup featured the talents of former Bluesology singer Stewart Brown, pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole, ex-Taste drummer John 'Willie' Wilson, and former Jokers Wild bassist Ricky Wills Having played the college and club circuit, they found a backer in the form of Andrew Lauder who helped get them a contract with United Artists.
With another personnel change that saw former Creepy John Thomas Roy Otemro (aka Roy O'Temro) replace original drummer Wilson (who subsequently following by stints in Stud and Quiver (soon to be The Sutherland Brothers and Quiver), the band released a third studio set, 1972's "So Far".
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Tracks
1. Cajun Girl (Roy O'Temro) - 3:28
2. Blind Love (David Elliott) - 4:38
3. Dance, Dance, Dance (Neil Young) - 3:58
4. So Many Times (Rick Wills) - 3:17
5. Diamonds (Mick Grabham) - 3:25
6. Thunder In The Crib (B.J. Cole) - 3:58
7. Up And Down (Roy O'Temro) - 5:41
8. Wishing Well (Mick Grabham) - 3:02
9. Midnight Moonshine (Mick Grabham) - 6:12
Cochise
*Stewart Brown - Vocals, Guitar
*B.J. Cole - Steel Guitar
*Mick Grabham - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
*Rick Wills - Bass, Vocals
*John 'Willie' Wilson - Drums
*Roy O'Temro - Drums
*John Gilbert - Vocals
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