Teddy & His Patches
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| Origin | San Jose, California, United States |
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| Years active | 1964 - 1967 |
| Labels | Chance |
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Teddy and His Patches were an American garage rock band formed in San Jose, California in 1964. The group, for the greater duration of its existence, was rather straightforward in their musical style; however, their best-known recording, "Suzy Creamcheese", exemplifies some of the odder aspects of psychedelia. The song was a regional hit and has since achieved favor among psychedelic music enthusiasts, who rediscovered the composition through several compilation albums.
Initially formed by Teddy Flores (lead vocals, harmonica) in 1964, the first incarnation of the band—a Motown-influenced group—was received with only local notice until Flores decided to reshuffle the line-up and its musical style in 1966. Flores' new group included Bernard Pearson (lead guitar), David Conway (keyboards), Steve "Herbie" Urbani (bass guitar), and Steve Marley (drums). The name, Teddy and His Patches, was derived from the eye patch Flores wore as a result of losing his left eye to complications caused by cancer. The band soon garnered a large following in the burgeoning San Jose rock scene, performing regularly at the Cocoanut Grove, the Continental Ballroom, and a small club known as Loser's South. Much of Teddy and His Patches' live setlist was taken from the Yardbirds and the Animals, though Marley also recalls a wide-variety of musical interests ranging from psychedelia, to Roy Orbison, and the post-Rubber Soul Beatles.
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