Buckwheat were an average early 70's rock outfit managed by Andy
DiMartino. Beefheart was managed by the DiMartino brothers during
his sell-out period in 1974 and when the Magic Band walked out
on the eve of a big tour members of Buckwheat were called in at
short notice to fill the gap.
They were to become known as the 'Tragic Band' by hardcore fans
because they had no feeling for, or understanding of, Beefheart's
music. However their easy listening approach to the songs seem
to have made the music more palatable to some people. They also
appear on the Bluejeans & Moonbeams album.
Buckwheat releases
1971 UK Original of Buckwheat
on London (Purple) SHU8423
1972 Spanish release of Movin' On
on London (Black) CPS 9212
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