Today a record from a band that has more than one distinction under their belt... they are credited with pioneering heavy metal, and they were among the first "power trio's". "Summertime Blues" was San Francisco psychedelia at it's best extreme, and shook the roots of rock and roll all summer long in 1968, but was the only single by the band to climb into the top 40. The band had several lineup changes over the years, finally breaking up for good in 2009 with the death of founding member Dickie Peterson. I saw them back in 1969 or 1970 and was awed by their power and unique sound... I loved them. And I wasn't alone, Jim Morrison of the Doors called Blue Cheer the "single, most powerful band I've ever seen!"
