Captain Beyond Article Index for
Captain
Articles about
Captain Beyond
Website Links For
Captain
 

Information About

Captain Beyond




Captain Beyond was a US Rock Band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1972 . Its members were singer Rod Evans (from England ), guitarist Larry "Rhino" Rheinhardt , bassist Lee Dorman , and drummer Bobby Caldwell . Evans was a former singer in Deep Purple , and Rheinhardt and Dorman had their past in Iron Butterfly . Caldwell had come to prominence playing with Johnny Winter . He was replaced by drummer Martin Rodriguez on the group's second album. After that album Evans decided to leave the band. Captain Beyond re-formed again in 1976 , with singer Willy Daffern , and Caldwell back on the drums.

Captain Beyond played Hard Rock influenced by Progressive Rock . Although the band achieved very little commercial success, the group nevertheless has become a Cult band and its influence is felt today as legions of newcomers are discovering their work.

ALBUMS