Rustix - Come On People 1970

Formed in 1967, The Rustix showcased the talents of drummer Bobby Bladino (replaced by former Invictas drummer David Colon Jr.), singer Chuck Brucato,, lead guitarist Bob D'Andrea, singer Albin Galich, bassist Kit Nelson, and keyboardist Vince Strenk, the group became quite popular throughout New York state, eventually scoring a one-shot contract with Chess' Cadet subsidiary resulting in the release of a cover of Eddie Holland's 'Leaving Here' as their debut single.
While the single did little commercially outside of upper New York, manager/Rochester DJ Ferndinand Jay Smith III was responsible for getting the band signed by Motown's newly formed Rare Earth subsidiary.  Apparently signed as part of the label's attempt to dip it's a corporate toe in rock and roll, the band was teamed with Motown artist R. Dean Taylor in the producers' role.
Like the band's debut album, fellow Motown artist R. Dean Taylor produced their sophomore release - 1970's "Come On People".  This time out the creative spotlight was clearly focused on the band with Brucato responsible for penning seven of the ten tracks.  That said, musically the album featured a modest change in direction compared to their debut.  Gone was most of the blue-eyed soul that characterized the debut.  In its place the band could be heard pursuing a more blues-rock oriented sound.

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Rustix - Come On People 1970

Rustix were Chuck Brucato (vocals), Ron Collins (bass), David Colon (drums), Bob D’Andrea (guitar), Vinnie Strenk (Hammond B3), and Al Galich (lead vocals). The band formed in 1967, and signed to Rare Earth Records, a Motown Records subsidiary named after the band Rare Earth. Prior to signing with Rare Earth, the group had been a popular attraction in upstate New York, opening for Jimi Hendrix and Soft Machine at one point.

Among their singles were “Can’t You Hear the Music Play” and “Free Again”, both from the album Bedlam, released in 1969. Bedlam peaked at #200 on the Billboard 200. A sophomore effort, Come On People, followed in 1970; both of the group’s first two records were produced by R. Dean Taylor. A third album was recorded in 1972 but never released, and the group disbanded later that year.

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