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In the late 60’s music was changing and adapting to a new generation. Folk music had merged with rock, blues had re-grouped with gospel and ultimately country and rock were converging. The Byrds and other bands were playing a form of country rock, but the undisputed leader and standard bearer was a band from the mid-west called MASON PROFFIT. Looking more like an outlaw gang from the wild west than rock stars, wearing leather fringe jackets and moccasins, Mason Proffit took the sound and songs of America and fused them with the conscious of a growing movement for social change. On stage Mason Proffit combined high energy hard rock’en country guitars, pedal steel and dobro, mixed in with incredible harmonies and lyrics that cause you to stop and think. Brothers John (banjo, electric and pedal steel guitar) and Terry Talbot (vocals and guitar) fronted the band and wrote and sung most of the songs. The band packed a phenomenal line up of musicians: with bassist Tim Ayers, Art Nash on drums, and Bruce “Creeper” Kurnow on keyboards and harmonica. Despite the large and loyal following Mason Proffit enjoyed, the sold out concerts, and even touring with the Grateful Dead , Mason Proffit never accrued a large commercial following Mason Proffit broke up in 1974 when John Talbot left for religious pursuits and Terry Talbot toured (opening for the Eagles). Both brothers have enjoyed successful careers in Christian music and continue to write and play music with much conviction. In 2003 Terry Talbot pulled Mason Proffit back together with original members Bruce Kurnow and Tim Ayers. John Talbot's religious interests keep him from touring with the current lineup. egendary guitarist/slide player Al Perkins is his replacement. Even thought John is not touring with Mason Proffit he can be heard on the new Mason Proffit 2005 CD release “STILL HANGIN'”. DISCOGRAPHY
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