People!

For other uses, see People (disambiguation).

People!

People! 1968 Back Row: (l to r) Robb Levin, Denny Fridkin, Al Ribisi, Geoff Levin; Front Row: Gene Mason and Larry Norman
Background information
Origin San Jose, California, United States
Genres Psychedelic rock
Years active 1965–1971, 1974, 2006–2007
Past members Robb Levin
Geoff Levin
Albert Ribisi
John Riolo
David Anderson
Larry Norman
Gene Mason
Denny Fridkin
Tom Tucker
Scott Eason
John Tristao
Steve Boatwright
Rob Thomas

People! was a one-hit wonder rock band that was formed in San Jose, California in 1965. Their greatest chart success came with their summer hit single "I Love You". The song, written by The Zombies bass guitarist Chris White, rose to number one in Japan (twice), Israel, Australia, Italy, South Africa, and the Philippines, and peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1968. At various times, band members have included Robb Levin, Geoff Levin, Albert Ribisi, John Riolo, David Anderson, Larry Norman, Gene Mason, Denny Fridkin, Tom Tucker, Bruce Thomas Eason (as Scott Eason), John Tristao, Steve Boatwright, and Rob Thomas. On October 19, 2007, People! was inducted into the San Jose Rocks Hall of Fame.[1][2][3][4]

After People! broke up, Larry Norman became one of the pioneers of Christian rock music.[5][6]

Scientology connection

After all of the band members except lead singers Norman and Mason embraced Scientology, Norman claimed other members of the band issued the ultimatum: Join Scientology or leave the band. Norman and Mason both refused.[1][2][7] Some band members indicate that Norman was asked to leave the band because he was seen as a "Suppressive Person".[8] Norman claimed that he was harassed by other members of Scientology.[9]

Discography

People! at installation into San Jose Rocks! Hall of Fame in 2007

Singles (45 rpm)

Title (A Side/B Side) (Label Number) Year

Albums

References

  1. 1 2 Harris, Ron. "Split over Scientology, 60s band 'People' reunites for one night". The Salinas Californian.
  2. 1 2 Ron Harris, ""Split over Scientology, '60s band 'People' Reunites for One Night", AP, via The Salinas Californian, (October 22, 2007), http://www.religionnewsblog.com/19712/people
  3. ↑ "San Jose Rocks". San Jose Rocks. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  4. ↑ ""I Love You" VIDEO 2007". Sanjoserocks.org. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  5. ↑ Sanford, David. "Farewell, Larry Norman." Christianity Today. June 27, 2005. Retrieved December 26, 2007.
  6. ↑ "This World is not My Home" Archived March 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.. Wittenburg Door. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
  7. ↑ Denny Fridkin, in Tony Cumming, "People!: Drummer and songwriter Denny Fridkin recounts his life in music", (26 August 2007), People Drummer recounts his life in music
  8. ↑ "Failed Angle - People!". failedangle.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2012.
  9. ↑ Norman, Larry. "letter to Joe Norman" (PDF). failedangle.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 6, 2012.
  10. ↑ "ILY Singles". Meetjesushere.com. Retrieved June 23, 2013.

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