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Jim Guercio, born [[James William Guercio]], is name-checked on the cover of "[[Freak Out!]]" (1966) under the heading "These People Have Contributed Materially In Many Ways To Make Our Music What It Is. Please Do Not Hold It Against Them". Guercio was hired as a replacement for [[Ray Collins]] by FZ to play guitar and sing for the MOI; however, that arrangement was very short lived.
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#REDIRECT[[James William Guercio]]
 
 
Lent [[Roy Estrada]] a bass amp for the party gig from [[Mondo Hollywood]] (evidence: [[Apocrypha]] narrative).
 
 
 
He made his name circa 1970 as producer of very big-selling records by Blood Sweat & Tears and Chicago Transit Authority. Also produced an album in 1968 called "The Illinois Speed Press" which anticipated the Allman Brothers twin-guitar sound. Parlayed this success into one-shot attempt as film director, "Electra Glide in Blue" with Robert Blake.
 
He also built [[Caribou Studios]] in Colorado, where FZ recorded in late '74.
 
[[Category:Bandmembers]] [[Category:Musicians]]
 
[[Category:Supporting Cast]]
 
[[Category:Freak Out! (The List)]]
 

Latest revision as of 15:07, 19 May 2005