Gothenburg Sweden 
1975

photos and story by Jan Backenroth 
 

 

       It was  in 1975, the day before you recorded live in Stockholm! It was one of my first concerts I  went to after moving to Gothenburg for studies at the university. I was 20 and had a new camera. Unfortunately I did not take more pictures than these but I was happy to have 
them as a memory. The concert made great impact on me. Having heard trios like Jimi 
Hendrix and Cream on vinyl this was the first time I saw a rock trio live. But I was 
astonished by the energy and great sound of the band. The balance between good songs 
and improvisation made sense to me and have ever since been important when listening to 
rock. Being a (amateur) drummer I was impressed by your playing, Bill, as you tastefully laid 
the ground for the songs but also showed a lot dynamics and finesse. Although the power 
was there you could feel the freedom and open creativity among the musicians. Something 
which is not always the case today in rock music!