DESCRIPTION:
First incarnation of the legendary Japanese hard prog psych rock act Flower Travellin' Band. Debut album by Yuya Uchida & The Flowers which was started by Yuya Uchida (born on 17 November 1939) who already was making some rockabilly singles in the early '60s and was one of the opening performers when The Beatles came to Japan in 1966. But when he traveled to Europe in 1967, he was immediately inspired by Cream, Jimi Hendrix and The Who. When he returned to Japan, he started the band The Flowers with vocalist Remi Aso, and the band caused a sensation in the Japanese music scen.
Remi Aso -- vocals
Ken Hashimoto -- bass
Katsuhiko Kobayashi -- steel guitar
Yuya Uchida -- percussion, vocals
Joji "George" Wada -- drums