*This page is merely one created by a fan who thought they deserved to be heard/remembered. Unfortunately, I am not in contact with any of the members. However, if you wish to speak with the band, you may e-mail them at contactsweetwater@hotmail.com, or talk to Nancy directly: her e-mail is nancynevins@verizon.net
Sweetwater, the L. A. based band, came on the scene in 1968 with their first album for Warner/ Reprise, “Sweetwater”; making the Billboard charts. They toured with and/ or shared the bill with every major act of the time, including: Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, Cream, the Grateful Dead, Big Brother & The Holding Co. w/ Janis Joplin, C S N & Y, the Who, Frank Zappa, Jefferson Airplane, Chicago, Chuck Berry, Spirit, the Allman Bros., E.L.P., Joe Cocker, War, Linda Rondstadt, Santana, Joan Baez, Beach Boys, Steve Miller, Chambers Bros., and many others.
The group performed on all major network television shows (Red Skelton, Steve Allen, Playboy After Dark, Hollywood Palace, American Bandstand, Etc.), and at all major national rock venues and pop festivals of the time including WOODSTOCK, where they were the first band to play.
In December of 1969 their lead vocalist, Nancy Nevins, was hit by a drunken driver, suffering nearly fatal injuries including a severely damaged vocal cord. Awaiting her recovery, the band continued to gather fans with their exciting performances while releasing two more albums on Warner/ Reprise, “Just For You” and “Melon”. However, Nancy's prolonged recovery as well as other pressures forced them to eventually disband.
In 1995, following an invitation to play at WOODSTOCK II, the surviving members reunited. With founding members Alex Del Zoppo boards, Fred Herrera on bass, and Nancy Nevins on lead vocals and guitar, Sweetwater now includes a strong drummer, Mike Williams, and an exciting lead guitarist, Joe Bruley, - - an instrument the group never had.
Recent response to their new music and live performances has been overwhelming. They are continuing to write and record, and even had a movie of their story produced by VH-1.
Sweetwater's first LP - Self Titled
Sweetwater's second LP - Just For You
Sweetwater's third LP - Melon
