Rare Earth is an American rock band that was formed in 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. The group is known for their fusion of rock, soul, and funk music, and for their energetic live performances.

The band was originally called The Sunliners, but changed their name to Rare Earth in 1968. They were signed to Motown Records and released their first album, "Dreams/Answers," in 1968. The album received moderate success, but it was their follow-up, "Get Ready," that really put them on the map.

"Get Ready" was released in 1969 and became a huge hit, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is known for its extended jam section, which is often included in the band's live performances. Other popular songs by Rare Earth include "I Just Want to Celebrate," "Hey Big Brother," and "Born to Wander."

Rare Earth is also known for being one of the first all-white bands signed to Motown Records, which was primarily known for promoting African-American artists at the time. The band members were all skilled musicians, and their diverse influences helped them create a unique sound that blended rock, soul, and funk in a way that appealed to a wide audience.

While Rare Earth's popularity waned in the 1970s, the band continued to perform and release albums throughout the decade and beyond. Today, their music remains popular with fans of classic rock and soul music.

Hard-rockin' white-soul band from Detroit, Michigan, USA.  I believe they were the only all-white band signed to the Motown label.  Thanks to Tom White and Thomas Doerr for helping me with the lineup from the 1980s to Present. -GSH

• Pete Hoorelbeke (aka, Pete Rivera) - drums/vocals
• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• John Persh - bass/trombone/vocals
• Steven Fischer - sax
• Russ Terrana - guitar
• Ralph Terrana - keyboards

1. "Dreams/Answers" (1968)

• Pete Hoorelbeke (aka, Pete Rivera) - drums/vocals
• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• John Persh - bass/trombone/vocals
• Rod Richards - guitar/vocals
• Kenny James - keyboards

1. "Get Ready" (1969) - Single: "Get Ready"

• Pete Hoorelbeke (aka, Pete Rivera) - drums/vocals
• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• John Persh - bass/trombone/vocals
• Rod Richards - guitar/vocals
• Kenny James - keyboards
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion

1. "Ecology" (1970) - Singles: "Born to Wander", "(I Know) I'm Losing You"

• Pete Hoorelbeke (aka, Pete Rivera) - drums/vocals
• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• John Persh - bass/trombone/vocals
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion
• Ray Monette - guitar/vocals
• Mark Olson - keyboards/vocals

1. "One World" (1971) - Single: "I Just Want to Celebrate"
2. "Rare Earth In Concert" (1971) - Single: "What'd I Say"

• Pete Hoorelbeke (aka, Pete Rivera) - drums/vocals
• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion
• Ray Monette - guitar/vocals
• Mark Olson - keyboards/vocals
• Michael Urso - bass/vocals

1. "Willie Remembers" (1972) - Singles: "Good Time Sally", "We're Gonna Have a Good Time"
2. "Ma" (1973) - Singles: "Ma", "Hum Along and Dance"

• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion
• Ray Monette - guitar/vocals
• Jerry LaCroix - sax/flute/vocals - formerly with Edgar Winter's White Trash and Blood, Sweat and Tears.
• Paul Warren - guitar/vocals
• Barry Eugene Frost - percussion
• Gabriel Katona - keyboards/vocals
• Reggie McBride - bass/vocals

1. "Back to Earth" (1975) - Single: "It Makes You Happy (But It Ain't Gonna Last Too Long)"

• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion
• Ray Monette - guitar/vocals
• Jerry LaCroix - sax/flute/vocals
• Reggie McBride - bass/vocals
• Frank Westerbrook - keyboards

1. "Midnight Lady" (1976)

• Pete Hoorelbeke (aka, Pete Rivera) - drums/vocals
• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion
• Michael Urso - bass/vocals
• Daniel Ferguson - guitar
• Ron Fransen - keyboards

1. "RarEarth" (1977)

• Pete Hoorelbeke (aka, Pete Rivera) - drums/vocals
• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion
• Michael Urso - bass/vocals
• Ray Monette - guitar/vocals
• Mark Olson - keyboards/vocals

1. "Band Together" (1978) - Single: "Warm Ride"
2. "Grand Slam" (1978) - Single: "I Can Feel My Love Risin'"
3. "Tight+Hot" (1982) - released in Canada. [Ref: Tomas Doerr - Apr. 7, 2006]
   

• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion
• Ray Monette - guitar/vocals
• Mark Olson - keyboards/vocals
• Randy "Big Bird" Burghdoff - bass/vocals
• Jerry Leboch - drums

• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/percussion/vocals
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion
• Ray Monette - guitar/vocals
• Randy "Big Bird" Burghdoff - bass/vocals
• Jerry Leboch - drums
• Rick Warner - keyboards/vocals
• Wayne Baraks - vocals
  

1. "Made In Switzerland" (live) (1989)

• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/vocals
• Edward Guzman - conga/percussion
• Ray Monette - guitar/vocals
• Randy "Big Bird" Burghdoff - bass/vocals
• Rick Warner - keyboards/vocals
• Wayne Baraks - vocals
• Dean Boucher - drums

1. "Different World" (1993)

• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/vocals
• Randy "Big Bird" Burghdoff - bass/vocals
• Wayne Baraks - vocals
• Floyd Stokes, Jr. - drums/vocals
• Ivan Greilick - guitar/vocals
• Mike Bruner - keyboards/vocals

• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/vocals
• Randy "Big Bird" Burghdoff - bass/vocals
• Floyd Stokes, Jr. - drums/vocals
• Ivan Greilick - guitar/vocals
• Mike Bruner - keyboards/vocals
  

• Gil Bridges - sax/flute/vocals
• Randy "Big Bird" Burghdoff - bass/vocals
• Floyd Stokes, Jr. - drums/vocals
• Mike Bruner - keyboards/vocals
• Ray Monette - guitar/vocals

1. "Greatest Hits & Rare Classics" (1974)
2. "Get Ready / Ecology" (2-fer) (1990)
   
3. "Earth Tones: The Essential Rare Earth" (1994)
4. "The Best of Rare Earth" (1995)
5. "Anthology: The Best of Rare Earth" (2-CDs) (1995)
6. "The Very Best of Rare Earth" (1998)
7. "20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Rare Earth" (2001)
8. "The Collection" (2004)
   

• Rare Earth - Official Site
  
• The Classic Rock All-Stars