Hidden History of Rock  Roll

Episode 17 - Creed Bratton


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My next guest was born in Los Angeles, Ca, but grew up in a small town called "Coarsegold" near Yosemite, Ca. He was a drama major in college and began playing guitar professionally as a teenager, followed by a whirlwind travel experience through Europe in his twenties in a band called The Young Californian's. He became a member of the band, The Grass Roots in the 1960's, they appeared on numerous television shows as well as in the Doris Day movie, "With Six, you get Eggroll". He parted ways with The Band in 1970 but continued his passion and has released 10 solo albums up to the present day. Throughout his career not only has he worked in front of the camera but behind the scenes as well, he was a prop man, boom man, composer, grip & stand in. On camera, he appeared in such films as "Terri", "Mask" and "Heart Like a Wheel". His television credits include, "The Bernie Mac Show", "Eight is Enough" and "Quincy". He was then cast on the hit show "The Office" doing a parody of his life as a former rock star. He still loves performing today and has some terrific solo albums out, please welcome to the show....Creed Bratton!

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Hidden History of Rock  RollBy Tiffany Scott