Blue Aquarius was a 1970s funk/rock band with a big band sound, consisting of over 50 members who were followers of Prem Rawat and led by Rawat's brother Bhole Ji. The band recorded a self-titled album for Stax Records' Gospel Truth label in 1972, and after performing at Millennium '73, they disbanded in 1974 at Rawat's order.[1]
Blue Aquarius | |
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| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Big-band funk/rock |
| Years active | 1972–1974 |
| Labels | Stax Records |
| Past members | Over 50 including Kevin Dempsey and Geoff Bridgford |
| Website | blueaquariusband |
Blue Aquarius included guitarist Kevin Dempsey and former Bee Gees drummer Geoff Bridgford,[2][3] who composed several songs on the album that were popular with Rawat's followers.
References edit
- ^ "Blue Aquarius". Project Satsang.
- ^ Elman, Richard (March 1974). "Godhead Hi-Jinx". Creem.
- ^ Levine, Richard (March 14, 1974). "Rock me Maharaji – The Little Guru Without A Prayer". Rolling Stone Magazine. pp. 36–50.
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