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LABEL: ANCIENT GREASE RECORDS
What began as a tongue-in-cheek jab at the bombast of bands like Grand Funk Railroad soon evolved into something far more visceral, authentic, and uniquely their own. Dave Baroh’s snarling guitar work, Kevin Marin’s booming bass lines, and Phil Klitgaard’s raw yet precise drumming struck with the force of a whip cracking through a stormy night.
Their only LP, recorded in a single frenzied session, preserves a burst of pure, unfiltered energy. Songs like “Scream (It’s Eating Me Alive)” and “Closer to Herfy’s” emerged from caffeine-charged nights filled with inside jokes, sharp humor, and a growing embrace of abrasive sound.
Guided by radio DJ and manager Burl Barer, the project generated regional attention, including a “dream date” promotional contest and even praise from critic Lester Bangs. Live shows were scarce but explosive—brief, deafening assaults of sound that left a lasting impression.
Although the band’s lifespan was short, the legend of Grand Theft continued to grow after their breakup. What started as a playful concept transformed into a proto-metal oddity, standing out as an unpredictable force in the landscape of early ’70s rock.
Grand Theft endures as a reminder of rock music’s untamed edge—a raw, defiant outcry against convention and conformity.
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