MacArthur (USA)

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   From Proggnosis: Saginaw Michigan guitar driven progressive rock band featured Ben 
MacArthur who date from the mid-late 70's. Both albums only released in 
quantities of 500 each - the first distributed at live shows only. 
Impossible to find, but legendary.

And it turned out they are still active, maybe there will be some new material, this is from their facebook:  The classic and progressive rock group "MacArthur" originally formed in 
the late 70's and was created around the axis of singer Ben MacArthur's 
original material. The combo recorded two albums of unique and 
creative, modern progressive rock. (MacArthur I, and II).These releases 
have been especially sought after on the European progressive rock 
market and widely bootlegged. Original members included
 Ben MacArthur,(Vocals and Guitars) Bill Hefflefinger,(Guitars, 
Keyboards and Programming) Donald (Scott) Stockford, (Bass) And Jeff 
Bauer, (Drums).
 In 2006, MacArthur reformed with all original 
members. (Except for Chuck Harrington replacing Bauer on Drums.) The 
group began to perform live again and began recording updated versions 
of older material, as well as new selections. Occasionally the group is 
joined by The Process vocalist David Asher on Keyboards at live 
appearances. Ben MacArthur's voice is still as strong as it was 30 
years ago and the bands songwriting and musicianship are still top 
notch.

I found samples from a reissue of the first album (1973), but they have something on their myspace as well: http://www.myspace.com/macarthurv20

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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Guest Group	Topic: MacArthur (USA) Posted: December 21 2011 at 10:22
	From Proggnosis: Saginaw Michigan guitar driven progressive rock band featured Ben MacArthur who date from the mid-late 70's. Both albums only released in quantities of 500 each - the first distributed at live shows only. Impossible to find, but legendary. And it turned out they are still active, maybe there will be some new material, this is from their facebook: The classic and progressive rock group "MacArthur" originally formed in the late 70's and was created around the axis of singer Ben MacArthur's original material. The combo recorded two albums of unique and creative, modern progressive rock. (MacArthur I, and II).These releases have been especially sought after on the European progressive rock market and widely bootlegged. Original members included Ben MacArthur,(Vocals and Guitars) Bill Hefflefinger,(Guitars, Keyboards and Programming) Donald (Scott) Stockford, (Bass) And Jeff Bauer, (Drums). In 2006, MacArthur reformed with all original members. (Except for Chuck Harrington replacing Bauer on Drums.) The group began to perform live again and began recording updated versions of older material, as well as new selections. Occasionally the group is joined by The Process vocalist David Asher on Keyboards at live appearances. Ben MacArthur's voice is still as strong as it was 30 years ago and the bands songwriting and musicianship are still top notch. I found samples from a reissue of the first album (1973), but they have something on their myspace as well: http://www.myspace.com/macarthurv20

harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 18 2008 Location: Anna Calvi Status: Offline Points: 22989	Posted: December 22 2011 at 18:36
	Good find, sounds like a solid candidate for Crossover. I'll notify the team.

Andy Webb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: June 04 2010 Location: Terria Status: Offline Points: 13298	Posted: December 22 2011 at 18:41
	Ah, you beat me to it (halfway through the third sample).


Windhawk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 28 2006 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 11401	Posted: January 15 2012 at 12:56
	Added to Crossover. One might note that this was a late 70's band however, and not an early 70's outfit. At least according to sometime member David Asher, who should know what he's talking about ;-)
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