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Long ago, in a land far far away, we were all young! And some of us were -- decadent. And we played rock n' roll with the dream of "making it", as so many others have since the birth of a record industry. In the San Francisco Bay Area five such people formed a band based in San Jose called China Cat. |
About China Cat China Cat 1had a long and glorious history, its first incarnation existing between 1971 and 1973. After a three year hiatus, three of the original members reformed the group, added a "chick singer" and went on to record a single and play several significant concert dates, all sponsored by area radio stations. The band's manager, Nancy Sutton, was a singles buyer for the now defunct Tower Records chain, and was instrumental in convincing Tower and many other record stores in the area to carry the band's single, Can't Let Go. Meanwhil, Atlantis Records executive producer Jack Tossman worked on getting air play on Bay Area and L.A. radio stations. The band's life and bright prospects were cut short when new management failed to materialize after manager Nancy Sutton left for England to join the fledgling Punk rock scene (sigh). The decision to disband was a hard one knowing two record companies had finally expressed interest in the band. But it was not to be! Alas, the group played its final gig on December 31, 1979. By early 1980 China Cat's members had scattered to the winds. In December of 1997 former band members held a China Cat Reunion to honor those magical years of youth and decadence and to catch up on new times. Even though China Cat hasn't played in over 30 years, its distinctive music is well-remembered. Through the magic of Cyberspace, the name China Cat lives on! If you would like to email the bass player, Rock Basso, do so at krattenne@sbcglobal.net
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