The Loading Zone

1960s Psychedelic Rock Band

American rock band, formed in Oakland, California, in 1966; disbanded in 1971. The original lineup was Fauerso, bassist Bob Kridle, drummer Ted Kozlowski (replaced by George Newcom), and guitarists Peter Shapiro and Steve Dowler, both formerly of Berkeley psychedelic rock band The Marbles. In 1968, a new lead vocalist, Linda Tillery, was recruited. The band first split in 1969 after the failure of their self-titled debut album. In 1969, Fauerso re-formed the group with new members- guitarist Steve Busfield, bassist Mike Eggleston, and drummer George Marsh, and initially with previous horn players, Todd Anderson (tenor sax) and Patrick O'Hara (trombone). Anderson was replaced after a few months by Ron Taormina. Fauerso also recruited drummer, Frank Davis to play with the group for a while. During this brief period, the band performed with two drummers at the same time - Davis and Marsh. The band recorded their second LP One for All for their own label, Umbrella, before disbanding in 1971.