The classic rock band James Gang started to take shape in Cleveland, Ohio in
1966 when drummer Jim Fox, keyboardist Phil Giallombardo, bass player Tom Kriss,
and guitarist Ronnie Silverman began playing together inspired by the British
Invasion. Within a couple of years only Fox and Kriss remained, and they brought
on guitarist Joe Walsh. With Walsh’s skill, their sound shifted into the popular
British blues rock of the time and they became a power trio like The Jimi
Hendrix Experience and Cream. After opening for a number of high-profile acts
like The Who, they released their 19...