Mother Earth formed in 1967 in California but moved to Nashville after their first album.
Vocalist Tracy Nelson (pictured) hailed from Madison, Wisconsin, and began her career as a solo artist, forming Mother Earth after moving to San Francisco.
The group recorded four albums for Mercury Records, with Boz Scaggs joining the group on Make A Joyful Noise (1969). They finally called it quits in 1977.
Tracy Nelson also enjoyed a modicum of success as a solo artist in the 70s, creating a string of nearly great but always flawed albums.
Tracy Nelson
Vocals John ‘Toad’ Andrews
Guitar Andy McMahon
Keyboards Bob Arthur
Bass Mark Naftalin
Keyboards George Rains
Drums Herbie Thomas
Guitar Jance Garfat
Bass Boz Scaggs
Guitar Karl Himmel
Drums Powell St John
Vocals, harmonica
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