10 Forgotten 60s Rock Bands Worth Rediscovering

10. Clear Light

West Coast psychedelic rockers, Clear Light, released just one, self-titled album, in 1967 on Elektra Records, before disbanding. A number of distinctive characteristics single out their sound, not least the inclusion of two drummers, plus imaginatively-blended elements of folk and classical music.

That sole album, notably, was produced by Paul Rothchild, who is of course better remembered for his work capturing the dark adventures of The Doors, and was engineered by none other than Bruce Botnick, whose skills behind the desk helped shape some of the most impressive acts of the time, including the aforementioned Doors, Love, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and Tim Buckley.

As for the band itself, the players were undeniably talented. Bass-player Doug Lubahn marks another Doors connection, having played on that band's early albums. Keyboardist Ralph Schuckett went on to map out a long and distinguished career, working with Carole King, Todd Rundgren, James Taylor and a host of others. Drummer Dallas Taylor would later handle sticks for super-group Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. As Clear Light, they left behind an album of considerable artistry.