Bobby Caldwell (drummer)
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Bobby Caldwell is a drummer, songwriter, producer and arranger who co-founded rock cult bands Captain Beyond
(with Rod Evans
) and Armageddon (with Keith Relf
) during the first part of the 1970s. Prior to these projects he played in some of Johnny Winter
's seminal albums like Live Johnny Winter And
and also on Saints and Sinners
. Bobby was also the drummer on Rick Derringer
's All American Boy
which produced the classic-rock radio staple Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo.
In the 1960s he was member of The New Englanders and Noah's Ark
.
He is still active and living in Florida. In 2000, a reformed, but new lineup of Captain Beyond
created some new demo songs. CB included original guitarist Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt who also played with Iron Butterfly
on their Metamorphosis
album. Bobby has one daughter, Ashley Caldwell Kincheloe.
Captain Beyond
Captain Beyond was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971.-History:The original line-up for Captain Beyond were singer Rod Evans, drummer Bobby Caldwell, guitarist Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt, bassist Lee Dorman and keyboardist Lewie Gold...
(with Rod Evans
Rod Evans
Rod Evans is a former English singer and was a founding member of Deep Purple in 1968. He provided vocals for the group's first three albums, including the hit singles "Hush" and "Kentucky Woman". He was replaced by Ian Gillan in 1969.-Early career:Before joining Deep Purple, Evans played together...
) and Armageddon (with Keith Relf
Keith Relf
Keith William Relf , was a musician best known as the lead singer and harmonica player of The Yardbirds. After the Yardbirds broke up Relf formed the acoustic duo Together, with fellow Yardbird Jim McCarty, followed by Renaissance, which also featured his sister, singer Jane Relf, then hard rock...
) during the first part of the 1970s. Prior to these projects he played in some of Johnny Winter
Johnny Winter
John Dawson "Johnny" Winter III is an American blues guitarist, singer, and producer. Best known for his late 1960s and 1970s high-energy blues-rock albums and live performances, Winter also produced three Grammy Award-winning albums for blues legend Muddy Waters...
's seminal albums like Live Johnny Winter And
Live Johnny Winter And
Live Johnny Winter And is a 1971 album by Johnny Winter recorded live at various locations during the fall of 1970 including the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, and Pirate's World in Dania, Florida.- Track listing :...
and also on Saints and Sinners
Saints & Sinners (Johnny Winter)
Saints And Sinners is the sixth studio album by Johnny Winter, released in 1974.- Track listing :# "Stone County" - 3:32# "Blinded By Love" - 4:28# "Thirty Days" - 3:00...
. Bobby was also the drummer on Rick Derringer
Rick Derringer
Rick Derringer is an American guitarist, vocalist, and entertainer.-1960s:When he was seventeen years old, his band The McCoys recorded "Hang on Sloopy" in the summer of 1965, which became the number one song in America before "Yesterday" by The Beatles knocked it out of the top spot. The song was...
's All American Boy
All American Boy (album)
All American Boy is an album by Rick Derringer, released on Blue Sky Records in 1973. "Joy Ride" and "Time Warp" are instrumentals.- Track listing :...
which produced the classic-rock radio staple Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo.
In the 1960s he was member of The New Englanders and Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark is a vessel appearing in the Book of Genesis and the Quran . These narratives describe the construction of the ark by Noah at God's command to save himself, his family, and the world's animals from the worldwide deluge of the Great Flood.In the narrative of the ark, God sees the...
.
He is still active and living in Florida. In 2000, a reformed, but new lineup of Captain Beyond
Captain Beyond
Captain Beyond was an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971.-History:The original line-up for Captain Beyond were singer Rod Evans, drummer Bobby Caldwell, guitarist Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt, bassist Lee Dorman and keyboardist Lewie Gold...
created some new demo songs. CB included original guitarist Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt who also played with Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly is a US psychedelic rock band best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the 31st best-selling album in the world, selling more than 25 million copies.-History:The...
on their Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis (Iron Butterfly album)
Metamorphosis is the fourth studio album by Iron Butterfly, released in 1970. Though it was not as successful as its predecessor Ball , it reached number 16 on the US charts. The album was recorded as a trio; Erik Brann, who left because of band disputes, was replaced by four session guitarists...
album. Bobby has one daughter, Ashley Caldwell Kincheloe.
External links
- http://www.theofficialbobbycaldwellsite.com/ Official Website of Bobby Caldwell