Madura was a 1970s
rock
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/
fusion band from
Chicago.
History
After the breakup of
Bangor Flying Circus (1969), Alan DeCarlo and
Hawk Wolinski formed Madura, replacing Bangor Flying Circus drummer Michael Tegza with Ross Salomone.
David "Hawk" Wolinski, previous
Shadows of Knight
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member; Alan DeCarlo and Ross Salomone recorded two albums, produced by the Chicago producer
James William Guercio. Madura often opened on tour with Chicago in 1971 and 1972. Hawk Wolinski later became a member of
Rufus and
Chaka Khan
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, and a successful producer and songwriter. Alan DeCarlo and Ross Salomone both appeared on
Chicago keyboard player
Robert Lamm's 1974 solo album ''
Skinny Boy
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''. Ross Salomone also appeared on albums by Chicago,
Air Supply, Gerard, and Hollins & Star. Hawk Wolinski co-wrote (with Chicago's Danny Seraphine) 8 songs that appeared on various Chicago albums. Hawk Wolinski also performed on 5 different Chicago albums.
Madura can be seen and heard live on a short concert scene in
J.W. Guercio's movie ''
Electra Glide in Blue
''Electra Glide in Blue'' is a 1973 American action film, starring Robert Blake as a motorcycle cop in Arizona and Billy "Green" Bush as his partner. The film was produced and directed by James William Guercio, and is named after the Harley ...
'' (1973) playing a part of the song "Free From The Devil". This is also included on the album from the movie. David Wolinski also appears as an actor in the movie, playing the part of a driver.
The band's history is the subject of a documentary, ''The Unfamous Life of Alan DeCarlo.''
[Daniel E. Meza. ]
The Unfamous Life of Alan DeCarlo.
' May 1, 2021.
The band's name "Madura" was inspired by the
Meenakshi temple
Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundaraswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, ...
in
Madurai.
Discography
* ''Madura'' LP (double album) -
Columbia
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G - 30794 1971
* ''Madura II'' LP - Columbia KC - 32545 1973
* ''Johnny B Good'' part I & II 45 - Columbia - Jzss 155967
* ''Save the Miracle'' 45 - Columbia - 4-46022 1973
References
External links
Official Site
Rock music groups from Illinois
Musical groups from Chicago
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