Forgotten 60s Hidden Gem That Comforted Soldiers Going To Vietnam | Professor of Rock

Up next the story of a song that resonated strongly with soldiers who were sent to fight in the Vietnam war. Let’s Live For Today Written by a classic songwriting team PF. Sloan and Steve Barri for the Grass Roots who were put together by the legendary music man Lou Adler comforted many who were drafted to go to war. Let’s Live for Today went to the top 10 in 1967.The story of this poignant composition from key band member Warren Entner who would go onto manage many bands including Rage Against the Machine and Faith No More next on Professor of Rock.

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Up next the story of a song that resonated strongly with soldiers who were sent to fight in the Vietnam war. Written by a classic songwriting team. the song went to the top 10 in 1967 The story of this poignant composition from a key band member of the group next on professor of rock.

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The Grass Roots made their mark on the America charts from 1966 to 1975, The band was a brainchild of Lou Adler and the famous songwriting duo of P.F. Sloan and Steve Barrie. The most successful period of the band was actually it’s third incarnation which consisted of Creed Bratton on (vocals and guitar), Yes the same Creed from the Office. there was also Rick Coonce on (drums, percussion), Warren Entner on (vocals, guitar, keyboards), and Kenny Fukomoto on (vocals, bass). Fukomoto was actually drafted in the army and after a few replacements lead singer Rob Grill was in for good. The band had many hits including the unforgettable 60s hidden gems anthem Let’s Live For Today. Which went to #8 in 1967. I was fortunate to talk with Warren Entner about the band and this song. Entner has had a long and successful career in the Industry After leaving The Grass Roots in the mid 70s, Entner went behind the scenes of the music business and became a successful manager. Establishing his own firm Warren Entner Management, he’s managed a number of successful hard rock artists including Quiet Riot, Faith NO More, Deftones Nada Surf and Rage Against the Machine. He also shares the story of the first time he say Rage live. As we go it not the
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