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When it became clear that Allen was the best singer in the new group, he became the front man, and Frank Cook, previously of Canned Heat, came into the band on drums. [5] Originally known as the Pacific Gas and Electric Blues Band, they shortened their name when they signed to Kent Records, releasing the album Get It On in early 1968. [5]
The group went through a series of personnel changes and when the fourth album was released the name was shortened to PG&E. [5] In 1973 the last album Pacific Gas & Electric starring Charlie Allen was released on the Dunhill label. By this time he was the only original member, and the album was more or less Allen's debut solo album.
After the Denver incident, Frank Cook was replaced with Adolfo de la Parra, who had been playing the drums in Bluesberry Jam (the band which evolved into Pacific Gas & Electric). As an official member of Canned Heat, de la Parra played his first gig on December 1, 1967, sharing top billing with the Doors at the Long Beach Auditorium. [11]
The Blackberries was an American female vocal trio formed in the 1970s. They were a backing vocal group for various musicians, as well as songwriters. They performed with various acts, including Pacific Gas & Electric, Humble Pie, Ringo Starr, and Pink Floyd.
Frank Lenord Clayman Cook (January 6, 1942 – July 9, 2021) was an American drummer and member of blues bands Canned Heat, Pacific Gas & Electric and Bluesberry Jam. For a time he was also the manager of Pacific Gas & Electric.
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Barbara Jean Spillman (May 12, 1927 – October 20, 2024), known professionally as Barbara Dane, was an American folk, blues, and jazz singer, guitarist, record producer, and political activist.
Williams joined Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in 2007. [1] In 2010, she was Vice President for Energy Delivery, and in 2011, she was put in charge of electric operations. [7] [8] In March 2017, William became the first Latina chief executive officer of a Fortune 500 company. [9]