Ballin' Jack
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Ballin' Jack was formed in 1969 in Seattle, Washington by bassist and vocalist Luther Rabb (born 1942) and drummer Ronnie Hammon, later joined by guitarist Glenn Thomas, saxophonist Jim Coile, and trombonist Tim McFarland; the group adopted a horn‑rock sound that reflected the influence of their childhood friend Jimi Hendrix. Their first single, "Super Highway" / "Only A Tear", was released in 1970 on Columbia Records and peaked at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the band’s initial chart entry. In the same year the duo issued the single "Found A Child" / "Never Let 'Em Say", which would later be sampled by several hip‑hop artists. Ballin' Jack released their self‑titled debut album Ballin' Jack in 1970, followed by Buzzard Luck in 1972 and Special Pride in 1973 on Mercury Records; the live recording Live And In Color appeared in 1974. Throughout the early 1970s the band toured extensively on the West Coast, headlining venues such as the Fillmore East and West, and performed at major festivals, including a 1972 Los Angeles Troubadour show where Billy Joel opened for them. The group disbanded in 1975; Luther Rabb later toured with Santana and both Luther Rabb and Ronnie Hammon joined War. Jim Coile passed away on 20 June 2019, and Tim McFarland died on 26 May 2011.
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