Companion

ew '60s artists have attracted such mystique or so devoted a cult following as The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band. This fascinating compilation draws together many of the rare recordings made by its members before, during and after their existence. Taking in pop, garage, folk-rock, psych, the avant-garde and more, the set highlights the disparate elements that fused to create their extraordinary and enigmatic music, and comes complete with rare pictures and comprehensive notes by the world's leading WCPAEB authority, Tim Forster. Artists include: Bob Markley, Lucifer & The Peppermints, Bobby Rebel, Judy Brown, Sonny Knight, The Rogues, The Laughing Wind, Neo Maya, Boystown, California Spectrum, Rockit, Brigadune, California and Halim El-Dabh.