Blue Cheer Drummer Paul Whaley Dies
He helped define heavy metal on band's first three albums.
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How Blue Cheer Changed Everything With 'Vincebus Eruptum'
Their classic power trio lineup of guitar, bass and drums was more than capable of knocking down a house.
45 Years Ago: Blue Cheer's ‘New! Improved! Blue Cheer’ Released
Like a musical tsunami swallowing everything in sight, San Francisco’s Blue Cheer submerged all of those happy-go-lucky denizens of the Age of Aquarius with the chaotic soundwaves, howling feedback and sheer deafening volume produced by their seismic 1968 debut album, ‘Vincebus Eruptum.’
Blue Cheer’s Manager Says Resurgence Is On The Way
Blue Cheer, a big influence on metal, grunge, and stoner rock, went through a variety of lineups over the years, but founder Dickie Peterson was always at the core. He was the band's heart and soul, not to mention its voice and thunderous bass -- so when he died after a long battle with cancer in 2009, it seemed the band was done.