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In 1971, the Robbs changed their name to Cherokee, and re-emphazised their country-rock influenced sound. They released one self-titled album as Cherokee, as well as the 1971 non-LP single “Girl, I’ve Got News For You”. Both the album and the single featured the participation of Chris Hillman of The Byrds/Flying Burrito Bros. However, the album didn’t chart, nor did the album’s lead single “Rosianna”.
The follow-up single (“Girl, I’ve Got News For You”) charted in the top 40 on radio stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Washington. However, as had happened with numerous singles credited to The Robbs, nationally the single only appeared on Billboard’s “Bubbling Under” charts and failed to enter the Hot 100.
Cherokee had set up their own studio in a rural California barn to record their material, and they soon started recording other acts there as well. According to Dee Robb, although his band would never record or perform again after 1971 (as either The Robbs or Cherokee) they never officially broke up. Instead, they simply started spending so much time operating their studio that the band was put on hold — as it turned out, permanently.
In 1975, the three Robb Brothers opened Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles. This studio became one of America’s premier recording facilities whose clients included The Go-Go’s, Jane’s Addiction, Steely Dan, Aerosmith, Devo, Public Enemy, Lenny Kravitz, John Cougar, Al Green, Warren Zevon, Sneaker and many others. Through their association with Cherokee Studios, the Robb brothers have participated in the creation of more than 250 gold or platinum records.
Under his real name, Robbs’ drummer Craig Krampf also found lasting success in the music business, becoming a respected session drummer, songwriter and producer. His drumming can be heard on (among many other songs) the Kim Carnes #1 hit “Bette Davis Eyes”; as a writer, his biggest hit was Steve Perry’s 1984 hit “Oh Sherrie” (a song he co-write with three others); and as a producer, his most notable credit is his co-production of the first album by Melissa Etheridge.
Dee Robb, The Robbs’ vocalist and chief songwriter (and oldest sibling) died in 2008. (Wikipedia)
Track Listing
Rosianna
Something To Believe In
Funky Business
Lady On My Mind
It Dosen’t Matter Anymore
Strange Ways
All The Way Home
Changin’ Winds
Chattanooga
Feel Us Love
Catch The Velvet Evening