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Potliquor

Potliquor was a Southern rock band formed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the late 1960s. The original lineup consisted of George Ratzlaff (vocals, keyboards), Les Wallace (guitar), Guy Schaeffer (bass), Jerry Amoroso (drums), and Harrell "Joe" Manuel (saxophone). They released their debut album, "First Taste," in 1970 on the Janus label.

Potliquor's sound blended elements of rock, blues, and soul with a distinct Louisiana flavor. Their music was characterized by strong vocals, driving rhythms, and intricate guitar work. They were known for their dynamic live performances, which often featured extended jams and improvisation.

In 1971, Potliquor released their second album, "Levee Blues," which featured the hit single "Cheer." The song reached #47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and helped to establish the band's reputation as one of the rising stars of Southern rock.

Over the years, Potliquor underwent several lineup changes, but continued to tour and record through the 1970s. They released four more albums, including "Potliquor" (1979), which was produced by legendary rock producer Tom Dowd.

Potliquor is considered a classic Southern rock band and continues to be revered by fans of the genre. Their music has been covered by numerous artists and has been featured in several films and TV shows.


Potliquor I ( ? - ? )
  • Les Wallace - guitar/vocals
  • George Ratzlaff - keyboards/guitar/vocals
  • Guy Schaeffer - bass
  • Jerry Amoroso - drums/tambourine/congos/vocals
Albums:
  1. "First Taste" (1970)
  2. "Levee Blues" (1972) - Single: "Cheer"
  3. "Louisiana Rock and Roll" (1973)

Potliquor II ( ? - ? )
  • Guy Schaeffer - bass/vocals
  • Jerry Amoroso - drums/percussion/vocals
  • Mike McQuaig - guitar/vocals
  • Steve Sather - guitar/vocals
Album:
  1. "Potliquor" (1979)

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