West

Formed in SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA in 1967, Western world revolved around guitarists Ron Cornelius and Michael Stewart, the last mentioned of whom once was an associate of We Five. Lloyd Perata (electric guitar), Joe Davis (bass), Bob Claire and Jon Sagen (drums) finished the line-up highlighted on Western world, a gentle nation/folk collection which contrasted the acid-rock chosen by many physical contemporaries. Bridges provided an identical fare and having shed a number of the MOR trappings widespread on the debut, West surfaced with a self-confident, contemporary sound. Nevertheless, the associates embarked on split careers immediately after its discharge. Michael, sibling of singer-songwriter John Stewart, after that resurrected We Five, while Cornelius discovered fame associated Leonard Cohen, so when a solo action.