Meet The Band
The Los Angeles music climate of the late sixties and seventies was characterized by the heavy sounds and sentiments that reflected the revolutionary attitudes of the generation. Bursting onto that scene was Iron Butterfly, whose sound not only epitomized the hard attitudes of the youth with its heavy drumming and bass lines, but also embraced more delicate aspirations through its intricate guitar and keyboard overlays.
Iron Butterfly was signed to ATCO records (a division of Atlantic Records) and released their first album, aptly titled “Heavy”. While the band was on the road with the likes of: The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Traffic, The Who, and Cream, their impressive debut stayed on Billboard’s album charts for almost a year.
They followed up with the monumental LP, “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”, featuring the 17:05 minute side-long track that shook the entire music industry with its phenomenal reception. ‘Vida out-sold every record in the history of recorded music within the first year of its release and therefore outgrew and outsold the standard of the music industry’s “Gold Album” award.
For this achievement, Iron Butterfly was subsequently awarded The Industry’s Very First “Platinum Album”. “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” stayed on the charts for 140 weeks, with 81 weeks in the Top Ten. To date the album has sold in excess of 30+ million copies and remains an undisputed classic in the archives of rock with DJ’s and audiophiles worldwide.
Within a year of releasing “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”, Iron Butterfly had charted a third album, “Ball”,
which surpassed “Vida” (still in Billboard’s Top 10) turning “Gold”, and climbed to No.#1.
“Ball” remained on the charts for 44 weeks, followed by two more album releases
“Live” and“Metamorphosis”, each charting respectably in the Top 20.
AWARDS
Silver Album Award • Two Gold Album Awards • Two Platinum Album Awards
4x Multi-Platinum Album Award • Lifetime Achievement Award
*After Breaking All Sales Records, Iron Butterfly was awarded the
Music Industry’s First Platinum Award
FEATURED IN MOVIES & TV SHOWS
American Horror Story (2013) • Hell Ride (2008) • Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
House M.D. (2007) • Salvador (2006) • Criminal Minds (2006) • Supernatural (2005)
The Simpsons (2005 & 1994) • Tag World Grand Prix (2005) • Playboy: 50 Years of Playmates (2004
Mission Hill (1999) • Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999) • The Sonny & Cher Story (1999)
Seinfeld (1997) • Baseball (1994) • Fatal Instinct (1993) • Home Improvement (1991)
Freddy’s Dead The Final Nightmare (1991) • The Wonder Years (1990 & 1989)
Manhunter (1986) • The A-Team (1986) • Pleasure Island (1975) • The Psychiatrist (1971)
Freeform (1970) • In For Life (1970) • Red Man Cometh (1970)
Iron Butterfly is touring and thrilling audiences worldwide with their High-Energy Show… Performing all the hits.
“In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” • “Iron Butterfly Theme” • “Soul Experience” • “Easy Rider” • “Butterfly Bleu”
“Stone Believer” • “Real Fright” • ” In The Time Of Our Lives” • “New Day” • “Unconscious Power” • “Are You Happy” and many more.
The Band
Lead Guitar & Vocals
Eric joined up with Iron Butterfly’s Ron Bushy, Doug Ingle and Lee Dorman in 1994 through Derek Hilland, who was also in the band. He remembers looking across the stage at Ron, Doug and Lee and thinking “I can’t believe I’m up here rocking with my heroes”. Eric is a veteran of Iron Butterfly and has traveled the world with the original band beginning in 1995. He returns with his lead vocals, powerful guitar playing and distinct sound. Eric has performed with many other well-known artists and is known as a world-class guitarist and vocalist.
Bass Guitar & Vocals
Dave lays down the Iron Butterfly bottom end with his bass guitar producing the heavy bass lines the Butterfly is famous for. Dave is also known for his years of touring with The Rick Springfield Band, Billy Idol, Kelly Christian, Shannon Beaty, Paul Shrtino, Krunk, Kottrak, RadioRage, Jaime Segal and not to mention the Dave Whiston Band. Dave is a seasoned professional musician with years of touring-road experience.
Keyboards & Vocals
Jawn began his music career in 1970. Jawn ultimately became the keyboardist/vocalist for the band Player of “Baby Come Back” fame. He’s performed for audiences worldwide including the President & Vice President of the United States. Jawn Stars seemingly effortless mastery of the piano is the perfect complement to keep the legacy of Iron Butterfly alive. Jawn’s vocals are unique, yet come as close as anyone could ever imagine in capturing the classic sounds and performances of the original Iron Butterfly.
Drums
Hailing from Joliet, Illinois, Bernie began playing drums at the age of eight and never stopped. Bernies track record includes years of work with Eric Burdon and the Animals, Edgar Winter, Beth Hart, Walter Trout, Olivia Newton-John, Dwight Twilley, Greg Kihn, and Chuck Berry and many more. Bernie’s drumming is featured on the Edgar Winter classic hit “Frankenstein”, as well as in the Tina Turner movie ‘Whats Love Got To Do With It”. When it comes to Drums, Bernie Pershey re-produces the iconic Drum Solo of In A Gadda’ Da Vida and adds his own twist to captivate Iron Butterfly fans.
Iron Butterfly Theme
Are You Happy
Real Fright
Soul Experience
In Time Of Our Lives
Flowers & Beads
Filled With Fear
Unconscious Power
Stone Believer
Butterfly Bleu
In A Gadda Da Vida Vida
Easy Rider
