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Cold Brew Laurel, Maryland 1967-1971

Personnel: John Bowman - Lead Guitar / Vocals Ralph Stonebreaker - Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar John Greenbank - Farfisa Organ/ Drums Kenny West - Drums Influences: Cream, Hendrix,, Johnny Winter, Tull,, Spirit, Creedence, Otis Redding, Beatles, Stones Setlist Sample: Inna Godda Davida, Incense and Pepperments, Midnight Hour, Satisfaction Equipment: Guitars- Mosrite, Vox 12 string , Fender Telecaster Amps- Fender Bassman, Fender Deluxe reverb, Fender Bandmaster. Organ- Farfisa. Drums-Ludwig Rehearsal Space: Greenies old farmhouse in Highland , Md. Cool place 4-5 times a week, John's Mom let us have run of the place. What a very cool supportive lady Band Vehicles: Old Chevy Suburban Fashion Statement: Cutoff T shirts, Jeans Best Gig: We had a lot of great gigs . Tons of support with big crowds 100-300 people type nights. But one time when we first started and only had enough songs for 2 sets we played at a local middle school in Jessup , Md and the young girls just went wild. I remember one of the teachers saying " You may not make much money but you will leave here with smiles on your faces". Boy, was he right! Gig from Hell!: Pirates Den, La Plata ,Md. We had a Manager that booked us in a topless bar. No one was 16 and so Greenie's Mom had driven us and dropped us off only this time she brought his little sister along and decided to see the show since we were an hour and a half from home. She really did see a show that night! Last Gig: The band lost and gained neww members and changed names many times over a period of 8 - 10 years with old members frequently coming back for a night or two. John ( Greenie) and myself were the two stable characters in the band.

John Greenbank lost his battle with stomach cancer and is survived by His Wife, Kathy, a great Son and Daughter. John Bowman still plays out occasionally and Owns and runs ABC Countertops in Columbia , Md John has 2 beautiful daughters and a new granddaughter, Emma. Ralph Stonebreaker is living in Virginia with his wife Mary, a Son and Daughter. Kenny West was seen with his wife in Marland a few years ago and was doing well. Kenny was our "Harley"