In
1966 the Misunderstood, an ambitious anti-war rock band
from small town California, set off on a mission to England.
In swinging sixties London they forge a revolutionary new
psychedelic sound, but on the very brink of international
success the heart of the band is ripped out when their lead
singer is drafted by the US Army. Torn from stardom and
faced with war or prison he miraculously escapes from boot
camp and embarks on a spiritual journey to mystical India,
living for seven years as a monk in a primitive ashram.
With the discovery of a secret ruby mine, and magical jewels,
he becomes embroiled in further extraordinary adventures,
his fugitive life forcing him to live in the shadows, one
step ahead of the authorities. Children of the Sun is the
thrilling true-life saga of the greatest lost rock band
of the 1960s and one young man’s quest for spiritual
peace, personal freedom, and survival.
Musicians L-R: Steel Guitarist Glenn Ross Campbell, Guitarist Tony Hill
(UK), Drummer Rick Moe, Bass Player Steve Whiting, and Lead Singer Rick
Brown,
"There's
no disputing that it's an extremely entertaining read - and
I can't wait to see the promised film." (Phil McMullen, Terrascope On-line Reviews)
"A
most engaging and thoroughly fascinating read. It's edge-of-the-seat
stuff in a lot of places, and would certainly make for a thrilling
and captivating appearance up on the silver screen."---Lenny
Helsing (Shindig Magazine)
"The
Misunderstood may just be the greatest lost band of the
1960s. They had the gifts, the creativity, the chemistry,
the ambition, the drive - all the ingredients to make
it, plus that extra indefinable 'magic' in their sound,
which in its purest moments seemed tuned to a wonderful
and strangely magnetic frequency. Torn apart by the Vietnam
War draft the band was denied the breakthrough they deserved." --- Mike Stax
"The saga of the Misunderstood is one of the most unbelievable,
heartbreaking, and unlikely stories in the entire history
of rock!" - SL Duff: Creem Magazine, September 2004
"The Misunderstood were a band of immense
talent. They were technically American, although Tony
Hill, the rhythm guitarist on their best 45s, was British
and the bulk of their material was recorded in England.
At the end of 1966 their debut single, "I Can Take You
to the Sun," was unveiled that December -- the same
month as Hendrix's "Hey Joe," and a good two before
"Strawberry Fields Forever." Without apologies, the
Misunderstood single stands alongside both these classics
as one of the most powerful and best psychedelic singles
ever released."---Record Collector Magazine, July 1999
THE STORY OF THE MISUNDERSTOOD: the epic struggle
of the greatest unknown band of the 1960s. They left
Riverside, California for England in search of success
and understanding; their daringly original music helped
light the fuse of the first psychedelic explosion, but
on the verge of their breakthrough they were cruelly
torn apart. The real story in full vivid detail for
the first time, as told by all the original band members.
"When
it comes to the Misunderstood, I have no shame and offer
no apologies. Children of the Sun is the GREATEST psychedelic
track of all time and it's CRIMINAL that the band was
taken down in it's prime."---CD review by Jade Hubertz. 1998
