Savage Grace was an American rock band formed in

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, in the late 1960s. The band released its self-titled debut album on

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in 1970. After moving to Los Angeles the following year, the group released a second album, ''Savage Grace 2''. The band broke up in 1972, reforming in the 1990s until 2004.

Biography

The band's origins trace to the east side of Detroit in the late 1960s. Session guitarist Ron Koss, a self-taught musician who had played locally and recorded with

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, and

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, joined with keyboardist John Seanor and drummer / percussionist Larry Zack. The trio added Ann Arborite Al Jacquez on lead vocals and bass. The new band performed throughout the Midwest in clubs, ballrooms, colleges, high schools, and pop festivals, eventually opening for various other acts including

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and countless others. At one festival, Yes, Soft Machine and

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opened for Savage Grace. The band's first album, simply titled ''Savage Grace'', was released in 1970. August 1970 they performed at the

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. In the fall of 1970, Savage Grace relocated to Los Angeles. ''Savage Grace 2'' was released in May 1971. The group resumed touring with Jimi Hendrix and

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