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The Grass Roots

The Grass Roots was an American rock band formed in California in 1965. The band's original lineup consisted of Rob Grill (vocals, bass), Warren Entner (guitar, vocals), Creed Bratton (guitar, vocals), and Rick Coonce (drums). The band became known for their catchy pop and rock songs, with a sound that blended folk, rock, and psychedelic influences.

The Grass Roots had a number of hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including "Let's Live for Today," "Midnight Confessions," and "Sooner or Later." They also had several top 10 singles on the Billboard charts, and were known for their energetic live performances.

Over the years, the Grass Roots underwent several lineup changes, with Grill being the only consistent member throughout the band's history. They continued to tour and record into the 21st century, and their music remains popular with fans of classic rock and pop.

In addition to their music, the Grass Roots were also known for their political activism, with several members being involved in various causes and campaigns over the years. Overall, the Grass Roots were an influential and successful band of the 1960s and 1970s, and their music continues to be enjoyed by fans around the world.

From Los Angeles, California.  Originally named The Thirteenth Floor. -GSH


The Grass Roots I (1966 - April 1969)
  • Warren Entner - guitar/vocals/keyboards - b. July 7, 1944, Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Creed Bratton - guitar/banjo/sitar - b. February 8, 1943, Sacramento, California.
  • Rob Grill - bass/vocals - b. November 30, 1944, Los Angeles, California.
  • Ricky Coonce - drums - b. August 1, 1947, Los Angeles, California.
Albums:
  1. "Where Were You When I Needed You" (1966) - Single: "Where Were You When I Needed You"
  2. "Let's Live For Today" (1967) - Single: "Let's Live For Today"
  3. "Feelings" (1968)
  4. "Lovin' Thing" (1969) - Single: "Lovin' Thing"

The Grass Roots II (April 1969 - 1971)
  • Warren Entner - guitar/vocals/keyboards
  • Rob Grill - bass/vocals
  • Ricky Coonce - drums
  • Dennis Provisor - keyboards - b. November 5, ca 1950, Los Angeles, California.
  • Terry Furlong - guitar
Album:
  1. "Leaving It All Behind" (1969)

The Grass Roots III (1971 - 1974)
  • Warren Entner - guitar/vocals/keyboards
  • Rob Grill - bass/vocals
  • Reed Kailing - guitar - formerly with The Destinations.
  • Virgil Webber - guitar
  • Joel Larson - drums
Albums:
  1. "Move Along" (1972) - Single: "The Runway"
  2. "A Lotta Mileage" (1973)

The Grass Roots IV (1974 - 1976)
  • Warren Entner - guitar/vocals/keyboards
  • Rob Grill - bass/vocals
  • Virgil Webber - guitar
  • Joel Larson - drums
  • Reggie Knighton - guitar/vocals
Albums:
  1. "The Grass Roots" (1975) - Single: "Mamacita"
Reggie Knighton forms The Reggie Knighton Band.

The Grass Roots V (1976 - 1981)
  • Warren Entner - guitar/vocals/keyboards
  • Reed Kailing - guitar
  • Virgil Webber - guitar
  • Joel Larson - drums

The Grass Roots VI (aka, Rob Grill and The Grass Roots) (1981 - Present)
  • Rob Grill - bass/vocals
  • Others...
Album:
  1. "Powers of the Night" (1982)

Compilations:
  1. "Golden Grass: Their Greatest Hits" (1968)
  2. "More Golden Grass" (1970)
  3. "Their 16 Greatest Hits" (1971)
  4. "Temptation Eyes" (1985)
  5. "Anthology (1966-1975)" (2-CDs) (1991)
  6. "All Time Greatest Hits" (1996)
  7. "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of The Grass Roots" (2001)

Rob Grill solo:
  1. "Uprooted" (1980)

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Last Revised:  February 11, 2007
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