AND NAILS

Based in San Francisco, Hammer was composed of singer John DeRoberts, drummer  John Guerin, keyboardist Norman Landsberg, bass player Richie McBride, and guitarist Jack O'Brian.  The band's lucky break came in 1969 when they attracted a mentor in the form of the legendary Bill Graham.  Graham showcased the band with a number of opening act performances at the Fillmore East and West, quickly signing them to his Atlantic Records affiliated San Francisco label.A great review of this artist can be found at this link

http://badcatrecords.com/BadCat/HAMMER.htm

Hammer

Initial release : 1970San Francisco SD 203
The only album released by Hammer.
Tracks

• Something Easy (De Roberts/Landesberg)
• Hot and Cold (O'Brien)
• Tuane (Landesberg)
• You May Never Wake up (Kennedy / O'Brien)
• Hangover Horns (De Roberts/Kennedy / O'Brien)
• Charity Taylor (De Roberts / Landesberg / O'Brien)
• Sad Song, Happy Song (Kennedy / O'Brien)
• Sweet Sunday Morning (Landesberg / Austin)
• Pains and Tears (Landesberg)
• Death to a King (Landesberg)

Musicians

• John De Roberts - vocals
• Jack O'Brien - guitar
• Norman Landsberg - keyboards
• John Guerin - drums
• Ritchie Mcbride - bass

Credits

• Producer - David Rubinson