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J. D. Blackfoot

Band, *1944
Rock
A.k.a. Benjamin Franklin Van Dervort Benny Van

Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1944, J.D. Blackfoot grew up in Tennessee and Maryland. He first sang in bands at high school. His first band was a trio named the Starfires, who played only one gig. He then joined Columbus, Ohio band the Ebb Tides as singer and guitarist, under the name Benny Van. In August 1969 he released his debut solo single "Who's Nuts Alfred / Epitaph For A Head" (Philips 40625) followed by the album "The Ultimate Prophecy" (Mercury SR 61288) in August 1970. Three more 45s followed: "Wonderin' Where You Are / It Don't Mean A Thing" (1970, Peace 50944) "Savage / Almost Another Day" (1970, Peace 61776) "Everyday - Every Night / Save This World Today (1971, Peace 82941)

     
Members
PortraitBill Kristian
b, voc NZ
PortraitSterling Smith
org US
PortraitFrank Gibson
dr *1946 NZ
Bob Jackson
b, eg
PortraitJimmy Sloggett
sax, ts AU
Mike Walker
p, key
Tony Baker
org, sax

Band Membership
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Co-Dependent Dysfunctional YouJ. D. Blackfoot2001Album
Ohio DreamJ. D. Blackfoot1997Album
TokalaJ. D. Blackfoot1992Album
Nobody's BusinessJ. D. Blackfoot1984Album
Live In St. Louis•July 16,1982J. D. Blackfoot1982Album
Southbound And GoneJ. D. Blackfoot1975Album
TwilightJ. D. Blackfoot1975Single
Twilight / Dove On The OceanJ. D. Blackfoot1975Single
The Song Of Crazy HorseJ. D. Blackfoot1974Album
Ride AwayJ. D. Blackfoot1973Single
I've Been Waitin'J. D. Blackfoot1973Single
Wonderin' Where You Are / It Don't Mean A ThingJ. D. Blackfoot1970Single
The Ultimate ProphecyJ. D. Blackfoot1970Album
Who's Nuts Alfred / Epitaph For A HeadJ. D. Blackfoot1969Single
Savage / Almost Another DayJ. D. BlackfootSingle
Every Day - Every NightJ. D. BlackfootSingle
One Time Woman / I've Never Seen YouJ. D. BlackfootSingle
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