American Gypsy Explained

American Gypsy is a funk music group formed in Los Angeles that achieved its greatest success in the Netherlands.^{[1] [2]} In 1974, they had a top ten hit on the Single Top 100 Dutch pop music chart.^[3]

The group has performed under various names, including: Blue Morning, Orpheus and Pasadena Ghetto Orchestra.^[4]

Members

Musicians who appeared in this band include:
1971 lineup^[5]

• Oliver Brown (percussion)
• Stephen Clisby (saxophone)
• Mike Hamane (guitar)
• Ricardo Louis James "Panama" (drums)
• Lorenzo Mills (lead vocals)
• Jose Skeet, Jr. (bass)

• Elout Smit (drums) 1977
• Omar Dupree (vocals) 1978
• Jetty Weels (vocals) 1978
• Lisa Schulte (vocals) 1979
• Steve Yellick (keyboards) 1981
• Dennis Whitbread (drums) 1981

Notes and References

1. Web site: AMERICAN GYPSY. Spaceritual.net. 2 May 2017.
2. Web site: American Gypsy. badcatrecords.com. 2018-02-06.
3. Web site: American Gypsy. Top40.nl. 2 May 2017.
4. Web site: American Gypsy. Discogs. en. 2018-02-06.
5. "Days of the Verdugos Salute to Youth Rock Concert" 28 May 1971 souvenir concert pamphlet (Optimist Club of Glendale, CA)