Iron Butterfly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Iron Butterfly
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Classic lineup of Iron Butterfly in 1969: from left to right Doug Ingle (organ, lead vocals), Ron Bushy (drums, percussion), Lee Dorman (bass, backing vocals), Erik Braunn (guitars, backing and occasional lead vocals)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | San Diego, California, United States |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, heavy metal, acid rock, blues rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 1966–1971, 1974–1985, 1987–present |
| Labels | Atco, MCA |
| Associated acts | Rhinoceros, Captain Beyond |
| Members | Ron Bushy Charlie Marinkovich Martin Gerschwitz |
| Past members | Lee Dorman Former members |
Iron Butterfly is an American Psychedelic rock band that started in San Diego, California in 1966. They are known for their unique sound, which mixes rock music with a dreamy, sometimes heavy, style. Their music helped shape the sound of what would become heavy metal.
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What is Psychedelic Rock?
Psychedelic rock is a type of music that tries to create a feeling of a journey or a dream. It often uses special sounds and instruments to make the music sound different and exciting. Iron Butterfly was one of the bands that made this style popular.
The Sound of Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly's music often featured the powerful sound of an organ, played by Doug Ingle. This gave their songs a very distinct and sometimes dark feel. They also had strong guitar riffs and powerful drums.
Influencing Heavy Metal
Many people believe that Iron Butterfly's heavy sound, especially in songs like "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," helped create the early sounds of heavy metal music. They used loud guitars and strong rhythms that later heavy metal bands would build upon.
Their Most Famous Song: In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
Iron Butterfly is most famous for their song "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," which was released in 1968. This song is very long, especially the album version, which can be over 17 minutes!
What Makes It Special?
The long version of "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" includes a famous drum solo by Ron Bushy. It also has a memorable organ riff and a strong bassline from Lee Dorman. The song's title was originally "In the Garden of Eden," but it was misheard and became "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida."
Impact of the Song
"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" became a huge hit and is one of the most well-known rock songs from the 1960s. It showed that long, experimental songs could be popular. It also helped define the sound of acid rock, a heavier form of psychedelic rock.
The Band's Journey and Members
Iron Butterfly had several different musicians over the years. The classic lineup from 1969 included Doug Ingle on organ and vocals, Ron Bushy on drums, Lee Dorman on bass, and Erik Braunn on guitar.
Early Years and Albums
The band formed in 1966 and quickly started releasing music. Their first album was called Heavy. After that, they released In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, which became a massive success.
Later Years and Reunions
Iron Butterfly was active from 1966 to 1971. They then reunited several times over the years, continuing to perform their classic songs for fans. Even today, the band continues to play music.
Images for kids
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Ron Bushy, Iron Butterfly performing "In a Gadda da Vida", Germany, May 2005
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Bassist Lee Dorman in Prague on March 11, 2012
See also
In Spanish: Iron Butterfly para niños
