The Rising Sons
Seminal 1960s Los Angeles blues-rock and roots group uniting future legends Taj Mahal and teenage slide prodigy Ry Cooder with drummer Kevin Kelley (later of The Byrds).
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⏳ Past Members (5)
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The Historical Lineage of The Rising Sons
The Rising Sons emerged out of Los Angeles, California, United States between 1964 and 1966, contributing distinctive energy to the Blues Rock and Folk Rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder, Gary Marker, Kevin Kelley, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Taj Mahal (also of Taj Mahal), Ry Cooder (also of Ry Cooder). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Columbia Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore The Rising Sons's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Taj Mahal (Past shared member Taj Mahal), Ry Cooder (Past shared member Ry Cooder), Aerosmith (Label roster peer on Columbia Records). Their audio engineering lineage connects to Terry Melcher. Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between The Rising Sons and other scene originators.
Where to Dig Next From The Rising Sons
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