Bangor Flying Circus was an American

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trio from

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, formed in mid-1967 and breaking up in 1969. It is notable for being formed by members of the

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and H.P. Lovecraft and for being a predecessor band to

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History

Bangor Flying Circus consisted of David "Hawk" Wolinski (bass, keyboards, vocals), Alan "Addison Al" DeCarlo (guitar, vocals), and Tom Schiffour (drums), who was replaced in late 1968 by former H.P. Lovecraft member Michael Tegza (drums, percussion). Wolinski and Schiffour had previously been in the

. They put out one self-titled album in 1969, which peaked at number 190 on ''Billboard'' 200. After they broke up, Wolinski and DeCarlo formed

, while Tegza participated in two reconfigurations of Lovecraft, a successor band to H.P. Lovecraft.

Discography

*''Bangor Flying Circus'' (1969)CD Release 1990 and 1994,

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. See ''Bangor Flying Circus'' album particulars AllMusic.com.

References

External links

Official Site

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