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It's a simplified version of existing versions. They changed the name to A Patch of Blue after seeing the movie of the same name. After struggling for a place to live and for a regular gig, Tommy found luck when he asked if he could jam with Crosstown Bus , a local band featuring Jeff Cook on vocals who just happened to be rehearsing as Tommy walked by.

Suitably impressed, the band asked Tommy to join at the expense of their original guitarist and changed their name to American Standard. The band broke up in early after failing to make an impression and Tommy was approached with the offer of work in Cincinnati, where he had short stints backing Lonnie Mack and formed the short-lived band The Ginger People with keyboard player John Faris.

The band soon folded and Tommy returned to Colorado. Although only 17, Zephyr introduced Tommy to higher stakes, a record deal and they were booked on a national level by Barry Fey who landed them support slots with big name bands such as Led Zeppelin and Jethro Tull. The band were unhappy with an unsympathetic production and were worn out by multiple takes.

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With enthusiasm waning and increasing live competition between Candy and Tommy, compounded by the Given's wanting to reinstate Robbie Chamberlin over the harder hitting style of Bobby Berge , Tommy and Bobby opted to leave. Singer Gary Wilson was last to join. Energy landed residencies at clubs in Boulder, and provided backing for visiting musicians such as Albert King and Chuck Berry.

The band failed to land a record contract, exacerbating the financial difficulties that would lead to its dissolution. In early Max Gronenthal also known as Max Carl was drafted in to replace Jeff Cook , but the band were on their last legs. Audio not matched to the video. The results were stunning, bringing him to the attention of musicians worldwide.

Having opened new musical territory Billy Cobham returned to working with horn sections, which lead to Tommy turning down his offer of touring the album.