It should be remembered that this was a time of great social change, the back drop of the Vietnam war, civil rights and white youth rebellion in the name of love (with a little substance encouragement). Bob Dylan was the voice of a generation and Spooky Tooth along with several other British groups were there.
While staying in Los Angeles at the Sunset Towers West and later the Sunset Marquee they took in the smoggy, hot, tropical feel of southern California, enjoying days off by the pool and all day breakfasts at Ben Franks.
The Whiskey-a-Go-Go is where they first played in LA, a great little club frequented by many musicians with a regular audience. The Terry Reid Band was in town most of the time that Spooky was there and they shared many a night at The Whiskey. They were made very welcome by the Americans. Great hospitality was offered to them, and often accepted by them.
Mike Harrison recalls a week end party that he, Mike Kellie and Luther Grosvenor attended at the home of Peter Tork, one of the Monkees. The house sat high in the sky over looking Topanga Canyon; the views from the living room where stunning. Peter Tork was the host but Professor Owsley – of ‘Owsley Acid’ fame – seemed to be in charge. With hindsight it was innocent enough; a fun week end and all part of the adventure.
