Mashmakhan – The Family 1971 (Canada, Psychedelic/Progressive Rock) Full Album

Rock fusion band based in Canada. Best known for their single “As The Years Go By“, Mashmakhan were first signed to Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd. in 1970. Mashmakhan were named after a kind of hemp by a local peddler. Original lineup was Brian Edwards (bass, vocals), Jerry Mercer (drums), Rayburn Blake (lead guitar), and Pierre Senecal (flute, piano, organ, arranger). The band also toured on the Festival Express, which was later made into a documentary of which the band was also featured. The second and last album was successful in Japan, but was not successful at home or in the USA - and the group decided to end their career. Rayburn Blake joined the Lisa Hartt Band, Jerry Mercer joined April Wine. Tracks: 01. Children Of The Sun - 00:00 02. The Family - 03:42 03. The Prince - 08:56 04. Come Again - 14:10 05. Children Laughing - 18:49 06. Couldn’t Find The Sun - 22:25 07. Start All Over - 25:09 Personnel: Pierre Senecal – piano, organ, saxophone, flute, vocals, arranger Rayburn Blake – guitar, vocals Brian Edwards – bass, vocals Gerald “Jerry” Mercer – drums