Children Of The Mushroom formed in Thousand Oaks, California, which is a small town near Los Angeles. First, they were called The Captives, and around the summer of love they became Children Of The Mushroom.
The band consisted of Jerry McMillen (guitar, vocals, flute), Bob Holland (organ), Al Pisciotta (bass), Dennis Christensen (drums), and Paul Gabrinetti (guitar, vocals). The band was inspired by The Doors, Iron Butterfly, and similar groups, which appeared around the L.A. area. In 1968 the Soho label out of Hollywood released their incredible single.
1 August Mademoiselle Written-By – Holland*
2 You Can't Erase A Mirror Written-By – Holland*, McMillen*
3 Blade Lyrics By – Jerry McMillen Music By – Children Of The Mushroom
4 It Won't Be Enough Lyrics By – Jerry McMillen
Music By – Children Of The Mushroom
5 Vortex Lyrics By – Jerry McMillen
Music By – Children Of The Mushroom
6 Care For Me Lyrics By – Jerry McMillen
Music By – Children Of The Mushroom
7 Exordium (The Mushroom Theme)Written-By – Bob Holland (4), Jerry McMillen
Marketed By – Guerssen Records
Distributed By – Guerssen Records
Backing Vocals – Dick Parker (tracks: A1, A2), Dick Torst (tracks: A1, A2)
Bass – Al Pisciotta
Drums – Dennis Christensen*
Interviewee [Liner Notes] – Dennis Christensen Swanson, Jerry McMillen
Interviewer [Liner Notes] – Klemen Breznikar
Lead Guitar – Jerry McMillen (tracks: B3), Jim Rolfe (tracks: A3 to B2)
Lead Vocals, Guitar – Jerry McMillen (tracks: A1, A2)
Organ – Bob Holland (4)
Rhythm Guitar – Paul Gabrinetti (tracks: A1, A2)
Vocals – Jerry McMillen (tracks: A3 to B2)
