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The Great Believers

Originally known as Amos Boynton and The ABCs this Houston-based quartet was an early outing for the Winter Brothers who had previously played together in Black Plague. The band also recorded another Johnny Winter composition, Easy Lovin' Girl, backing Roy Head.

An unreleased recording, The Ballad Of Bertha Glutz is actually a different version of The Great Believers' Comin Up Fast with different lyrics, vocals and a much heavier fuzz guitar line. It was recorded in Tyler, Texas.

Songs written by Amos Boynton include: Ballad of Bertha Glutz, Comin' Up Fast and Tell Me.

The Great Believers also recorded another Johnny Winter composition, Easy Lovin' Girl, backing Roy Head.

Band Members:

  • Amos Boynton - drums
  • Dave Russell - Bass
  • Edgar Winter - Keyboards
  • Johnny Winter - Guitar/Vocals
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