Leathercoated Minds

The Leathercoated Minds was a short-lived psychedelic studio-based band with Snuff Garrett and J. J. Cale, which lasted from 1966 to 1967.

Biography

The band produced one album, A Trip down the Sunset Strip, which consisted mainly of cover songs. Its members included J. J. Cale, James Markham, Jimmy Karstein, Roger Tillison, and Terrye Tillison. Karstein had previously played the drums for Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
The group was short-lived, and disbanded a year after forming.
J.J. Cale became an acclaimed solo artist.
Cale died on July 26, 2013, at his home in San Diego, California, from a heart attack, aged 74.
Roger Tillison died on December 9, 2013.
Terrye Tillison died on June 26, 2018, aged 72. Terrye was married to musician Steve Young from 1969 to 1974.
Jimmy Karstein died on March 27, 2022, aged 78.

Members

J. J. Cale - guitar
James Markham - vocals
Jimmy Karstein - drums
Roger Tillison - vocals, bass
Terrye Tillison - vocals

A Trip down the Sunset Strip

Tracks:

"Eight Miles High" - 2:03
"Sunset and Clark" - 1:58
"Psychotic Reaction" - 2:23
"Over Under Sideways Down" - 2:10
"Sunshine Superman" - 3:12
"Non-Stop" - 2:30
"Arriba" - 2:15
"Kicks" - 2:40
"Mr. Tambourine Man" - 2:08
"Puff (The Magic Dragon)" - 2:26
"Along Comes Mary" - 2:00
"Pot Luck" - 2:04