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Elephant's Memory

Elephant's Memory is an American rock band that was formed in New York City in the late 1960s. The band was originally known as The Fugs, but changed their name to Elephant's Memory in 1967. They are best known for their association with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and for their appearance in the film "Imagine: John Lennon".

The band's lineup consisted of Stan Bronstein (saxophone), Rick Frank Jr. (drums), Myron Yules (bass), Michal Shapiro (vocals), and John Ward (guitar) in their early days. Later, they added additional members including pianist Adam Ippolito and guitarist Wayne "Tex" Gabriel. They were known for their energetic live performances and their fusion of rock, blues, and jazz.

Elephant's Memory worked with John Lennon and Yoko Ono on several projects, including their albums "Sometime in New York City" and "Mind Games". They also appeared in the film "Imagine: John Lennon", and provided the backing band for Lennon and Ono's famous "One to One" concerts at Madison Square Garden in 1972.

Despite their association with Lennon and Ono, Elephant's Memory never achieved mainstream success on their own. They released several albums throughout the 1970s, including "Elephant's Memory", "Take It to the Streets", and "Angels Forever". The band broke up in the late 1970s, but reformed in the 2000s and continued to perform sporadically.

Overall, Elephant's Memory is remembered as an important part of the 1960s and 1970s rock scene, and for their collaboration with John Lennon and Yoko Ono.


Elephant's Memory I (1967 - 1968)
  • Stan Bronstein - sax/clarinet/vocals - b. July 17, 1938, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  • Rick Frank - drums - b. February 12, 1942, New York City, New York, USA.

Elephant's Memory II (1968)
  • Stan Bronstein - sax/clarinet/vocals
  • Rick Frank - drums
  • Carly Simon - vocals - b. June 25, 1945, New York City, New York, USA - formerly with The Simon Sisters.
Carly Simon goes solo.

Elephant's Memory III (1969)
  • Stan Bronstein - sax/clarinet/vocals
  • Rick Frank - drums
  • John Ward - guitar - b. February 12, 1949, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Chester Ayres - guitar - b. Richard Ayres, September 5, 1942, Neptune, New Jersey, USA.
  • Myron Yules - bass/trombone - b. March 6, 1935, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  • Richard Sussman - keyboards - b. March 28, 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Michal - vocals - b. April 20, 1949, Israel.
Album:
  1. "Elephant's Memory" (1969)

Elephant's Memory IV (1969)
  • Stan Bronstein - sax/clarinet/vocals
  • Rick Frank - drums
  • John Ward - guitar
  • Chester Ayres - guitar
  • Myron Yules - bass/trombone
  • Richard Sussman - keyboards
  • Michal - vocals
  • Chris Robison - guitar/keyboards/vocals

Elephant's Memory V(1969 - 1973)
  • Stan Bronstein - sax/clarinet/vocals
  • Rick Frank - drums
  • Wayne "Tex" Gabriel - guitar
  • Gary Van Scyoc - bass/vocals
  • Adam Ippolito - keyboards/vocals
Albums:
  1. "Take It To The Streets" (1970) - Single: "Mongoose"
  2. "Elephant's Memory" (1972)
Wayne "Tex" Gabriel forms Limozine.

Elephant's Memory VI (1973 - ? )
  • Stan Bronstein - sax/clarinet/vocals
  • Rick Frank - drums
  • Gary Van Scyoc - bass/vocals
  • Chris Robison - guitar/keyboards/vocals
  • John Sachs - guitar/vocals
Album:
  1. "Angels Forever" (1974)

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