Doug E. Rhodes

Doug Rhodes, (born May 28, 1945) multi-instrumentalist, performed with 1960s rock bands The Music Machine and The Millennium. Growing up in Garden Grove, California, Rhodes began his music career as a jazz saxophonist at the age of 16, playing with older brother Robbie Rhodes. Eventually, he became the member of a band called The Spats, for whom he played organ. He was kicked out of the band late in 1965. After moving to L.A. in January 1966, Rhodes met producer Curt Boettcher, who got him work as a studio musician. He played celeste for The Association's #1-hit "Cherish" (which went on to become one of their biggest hits). In the summer of 1966, Rhodes joined the rock band The Music Machine, for whom he primarily played the organ and provided backing vocals. After the release of the band's first LP and a promotional tour, four of the five members, including Rhodes, quit the group, leaving only singer/songwriter Sean Bonniwell. According to Rhodes, there was conflict over money and Bonniwell's attitude toward the other members. Bonniwell continued to use the band name, and released a second album, comprised mostly of older recordings on which Rhodes had performed. Rhodes c... more...