The Blues Image
Quick facts for kids
Blues Image
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| Origin | Tampa, Florida |
| Genres | rock |
| Years active | 1966-early 1970s |
| Labels | Atco Records |
| Past members | Mike Pinera Manuel Bertematti Joe Lala Emilio Garcia Malcolm Jones Frank Konte Denny Correll Kent Henry |
Blues Image was a cool rock band from the 1960s. They started in Tampa, Florida in 1966. This group is best known for their one big hit song, "Ride, Captain, Ride."
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Who Were Blues Image?
Blues Image was formed in 1966. They played a type of music called rock. The band was active during the late 1960s and early 1970s. They released their music through Atco Records.
Meet the Band Members
The band had several talented musicians. The main members included Michael Pinera. He was both a singer and a guitarist. Manuel Bertematti played the drums. Another drummer was Joe Lala.
Later, more members joined the group. Malcolm Jones played the bass guitar. Frank "Skip" Konte was the keyboardist. These musicians helped create the band's unique sound.
Their Big Hit: "Ride, Captain, Ride"
"Ride, Captain, Ride" is the most famous song by Blues Image. It was released in 1970. This song became very popular. It is still remembered as a classic rock tune from that time.
Their Albums and Songs
Blues Image released several albums during their time together. Their first album was simply called Blues Image and came out in 1969. They also released Open and Red White & Blues Image, both in 1970.
Besides their famous hit, they had other songs. Some of their singles included "Lay Your Sweet Love on Me" (1969) and "Gas Lamps and Clay" (1970). They also released "Rise Up" in 1971. A collection of their best songs, Rhino Hi-Five : Blues Image, was released in 2005.
