Hard rock band Blue Cheer was formed in San Francisco, California in 1966.
Founded by bassist Dickie Peterson – the group’s only constant member – Blue
Cheer have often been credited for inventing the heavy metal genre. The original
line-up of the group also featured Leigh Stephens (guitar) and Eric Albronda
(drums), although Albronda would be replaced by Paul Whaley by the time Blue
Cheer released their debut album, Vincebus Eruptum, in early 1968. Blending
blues and hard rock, the album laid the groundwork for the genre that was later
known as heavy metal. Vincebus Eruptum reac...