You know, it's times like these where I question how ABBA got in before not only Deep Purple, but also before The Blues Magoos, not to mention quite a few other psychedelic bands.

Posted by Jason Dagotto on Tuesday, 12/4/2018 @ 20:43pm

Times like when you are really stoned. Jason?

ABBA was a worldwide phenomenon. Deep Purple was overdue & thank God finally got in.

Blues Magoos is nothing compared to those 2 acts.

Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 12/5/2018 @ 08:17am

Hey, it IS psychedelic music, Paul.

So, Blues Magoos experts, chime in. Did they influence anyone? Innovate anything? Aside from the early use of the word “psychedelic” on one of their records. I thought The Byrds and the 13th Floor Elevators had more of the market cornered here...

Posted by Ray on Wednesday, 12/5/2018 @ 09:16am

Just found out from the wiki that these guys are still going! I've seen the Flamin Groovies. Now I need to see these guys.

Good point on the stoning, Roy :-)

Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 12/5/2018 @ 10:05am

Self-proclaimed Blues Magoos expert here.
Yes, the Magoos influenced quite a lot of bands/artists. Syd Barrett and The Ramones are among those who have explicitly cited the Magoos as an influence. Peppy Castro, rhythm guitarist & vocalist in the Magoos, taught Ace Frehley of KISS how to play guitar. Suzi Quatro has stated that Ron Gilbert, bassist of the Magoos, was her inspiration for wearing her bass so low, and their stage presence in general made a big impact on her. They were one of the first bands in Greenwich Village to play real rock and helped shake up the scene. I recommend you check out their cover of Tobacco Road, recorded in early 1966. Unfortunately, they got sabotaged by poor management and finances in the end, which led to their early breakup in 1968. They had their fleeting moment of fame but were unable to keep up on the charts and have consequently been nearly erased from music history.
I'm currently in the early stages of writing a book on them to help change that and give them their long overdue recognition.

Posted by Eve on Tuesday, 07/18/2023 @ 18:54pm

As a young child hearing We Ain't Got Nothing Yet. Was the best song on the radio Period! And there was some pretty good music on the radio in 1966. Particularly from England. To me it's a rock anthem. The blues Magoos Nothing Yet should be played in Yankee Stadium at every game to honor their fellow Bronx mates.

Posted by Dennis on Tuesday, 07/2/2024 @ 08:49am