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In November 1969 bassist Tom Kriss left the band after his father, George, was diagnosed with lung cancer after he had worked for Alcoa for years, where he was likely exposed to various industrial carcinogens involved in the production of aluminum. Kriss was replaced by Dale Peters, who was brought in from another group called Case of E.T. Hooley.
Mar 16, 2011 · What happened to (original?) bass player Tom Kriss - who played on "Yer Album"? I absolutely loved his sound and playing (big, ballsy, resonant) - and have always wondered why he didn't continue with the band.
Dec 26, 2023 · All that is save for original bassist Tom Kriss. In another example of what was to become the defining – and ultimately deflating – motif of the James Gang’s stuttering career, Kriss decided he “didn’t like the music” and left just as interest in their debut album was gathering momentum.
May 17, 2013 · THOMAS KRISS Obituary. KRISS THOMAS KRISS, age 63, passed away on May 6, 2013 after a 2.5 year battle with cancer. He is survived by his brother, Richard, who now resides in Puerto...
The Gang’s beginnings date back to 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio, when drummer Jim Fox, guitarist Glenn Schwartz, and bassist Tom Kriss joined together to form the band. Fox and Kriss decided to continue with new singer/guitarist Joe Walsh after Schwartz left to join Pacific Gas & Electric.
Jan 7, 2024 · Our Top 10 James Gang Songs list looks at an early 1970s trio who remains one of our favorite bands in classic rock history. The James Gang released their first album entitled Yer’ Album in 1969. The album featured Joe Walsh on guitar, Tom Kriss on bass, and Jim Fox on drums.
James Gang was an American hard rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1966, the group originally consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Phil Giallombardo, lead guitarist Greg Grandillo, rhythm guitarist Ronnie Silverman, bassist Tom Kriss, and drummer Jimmy Fox.
