The Sons of Champlin, an American rock band from Marin County, California, was
formed in 1965. The group was fronted by vocalist-keyboardist-guitarist Bill
Champlin and featured guitarist Terry Haggerty, bassist John Prosser, drummer
Jim Myers, saxophonist Tim Cain, and later, trumpet player Jim Beem. After
playing local dances and parties, they were signed to Trident Records in 1966.
Their first single, "Sing Me a Rainbow"/"Fat City", was released in March 1967.
During their early career, The Sons of Champlin became known for their soulful
sound built around a horn section and t...