Join us as we unravel the story of Grey Blue Theory, a group of 16-year-olds who, in 1968, were pioneering an early version of prog rock. Hear the band explain their innovative approach to songwriting, their obssessive, eardrum-bursting practice regimen, and relive their victory over Eddie Money at a local Battle of the Bands, which ended in an unforgettable brawl.  Plus, for the first time since 1968, hear the band's unfinished masterpiece, the six-part song cycle "Straight Line Up and Down.” 

 

The story of Grey Blue Theory is one of unfulfilled dreams and missed opportunities. Despite catching the eye of London music insider Rik Gunnell, as well as lucking into a private performance at the home of one of the greatest hit songwriters of the 1960s, the band never made it to the big time. In this episode, members of the Grey Blue Theory reflect on their journey, candidly exploring their struggles before, during, and after the band's dissolution. Their reflections on what might have been provide a poignant look at the era's challenges, and their eventual personal triumphs.