Rare Earth

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1. Rare Earth is an American rock band affiliated with Motown's Rare Earth record label (which was named after the band) who were particularly famous in the late-1960s and 1970s.

The group formed in 1961 as The Sunliners, and, after changing their name to "Rare Earth" were signed to Motown in 1969. The band was the first act signed to a new Motown imprint that would be dedicated to white rock acts. The record company didn't have a name for the new label yet, and the band jokingly suggested Motown call the label "Rare Earth." To the band's surprise, Motown decided to do just that.

Genres

Psychedelic Rock Psychedelic Soul Rock

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Style over time

Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album

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Rare Earth members

Current members: Ron Fransen (additional)

Former members: Gilbert Bridges (flute, original, saxophone, lead vocals, background vocals), Mark Olson (guitar, background vocals, lead vocals, keyboard), Peter Rivera (lead vocals, original, drums (drum set)), Eddie Guzman (percussion), John Parrish (bass, original, trombone, background vocals), Raymond Monette (background vocals, guitar), Jerry LaCroix (saxophone, background vocals, harmonica), Rod Richards (guitar, original, background vocals), Ken Folcik (keyboard, original), Barry “Frosty” Smith (drums (drum set)), Reggie McBride (bass)