SPROTON LAYER
Acid Rock
1969-1970
Influences: Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd, Soft Machine, SRC
Described as "Syd Barrett fronting Cream" in OUR BAND COULD BE YOUR LIFE,
a book by Michael Azzerad (p) 2001
Roger Miller
Bass, lead vocals, chief songwriter
Ben Miller
Guitar, harmony vocals, songwriter
Larry Miller
Drums
Harold Kirchen
Trumpet
WITH MAGNETIC FIELDS DISRUPTED
Recorded 1970
(c) 1992 New Alliance Records
SPROTON LAYER was a well rehearsed psychedlic rock group, lead by brother Roger Miller. We performed at our high school theatre, battle of the bands, and at the Big Steel Ballroom opening up for COMMANDER CODY and the LOST PLANET AIRMEN (our trumpeter's brothers band). We also opened up for the likes of Carnal Kitchen (Andy MacKay on sax), and other bands of the day. For more information on this quiet honestly "incredible band", visit Roger's myspace page! |  |
CD/LP FRONT COVER  | Insert  |
ROGER MILLER: Bass and lead vocals  | BEN MILLER: Guitar and harmony vocals  |
HAROLD KIRCHEN: Trumpet
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With the support of Gertrude Kurath, Roger published all the music and words to our recorded work, along with original psychedelic illustrations by both he and the band's artist, Arnold Lelis. Amazingly enough, this book was accepted by the Ann Arbor library into their local archive back in 1972, along with a reel to reel magnetic tape copy of the music. Who would have thunk?
As a complimentary release to the Cd/LP, 22 years later, a three-song
45 rpm single on clear vinyl, recorded 1969
(c) 1991 New Alliance Records
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FREAK TRIO
FREAK TRIO, us three brothers without Harold, was the precursor to SPROTON LAYER. At ages 16 and 14, this was our initial introduction to original rock and free imrovisation. (Soon I'll post an interview published in the music book MY BAND, circa late 90's, showcasing that whole experience.)
