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 | Touring Worldwide | Set List –
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
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
Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, Harrison began playing guitar at the age of 12. As a young man with an old soul he developed a love for classic blues and rock and roll bands and by the time he was in high school began cutting his teeth in the local blues scene. It was also during this time that he formed his first band, Brave Ulysses and cultivated a large following in the bay area rock scene. Exposure to the songwriting of Bob Dylan and the whimsical, surrealist writings of Jack Kerouac instilled a love for creating and composing his own music which would later influence his melodic instrumental approach as well.
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. Bernie Pershey Bio & Photos
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
