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From the archives: Iron Butterfly gets Banned

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First, go here and check out the official webpage of Iron Butterfly, the band every metalhead loves to laugh at. If only rock history were as kind to their music as they are themselves: according to their self-penned hagiography, every album they made was a classic, they shared the stage (as opposed to being blown off it) with the greatest rock acts of all time-- i.e., their "peers"-- and are still knocking them dead all around the world. (Their last tour in 2004 took them to Holland, England, and Harbor City, California.) While they include the name of every TV show they were on, including The Dating Game and The Red Skelton Comedy Hour, there's no mention of original guitarist Eric Braunn, who died in 2003, or lead singer and "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" co-writer Doug Ingle, who makes an honest living these days painting houses.

There's also no mention of the radio commercial for Ban deodorant that they did at the peak of their fame. Since it's every bit as good as anything they ever recorded, it would be a shame if it disappeared, so you can listen to it here.

P.S. For a more realistic look at the band's career, check out this webpage, which is almost as funny as the group's records.

Posted by Steve Monaco at February 9, 2005 4:42 AM

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