Ides of March gets ultra Funky with the 1970 Classic “Vehicle”, a rock standard fit for the cipher:
“Vehicle” demonstrates a flawless fusion between Rock and Funk, scoring some intense and breakable drum patterns accentuated with a bright brass section, all tied together with a grungy 1970 studio medium and raucous energy.
From Ides of March’s official website:
On October 16th, 1964; a basement in Berwyn, Illinois played host to four schoolboys, guitars, drums, and their dreams. From that meeting sprang platinum hits, Grammy awards, and a common bond that has lasted ever since. The IDES OF MARCH mark a rare milestone in any partnership, let alone rock and roll; they have remained together, with all the original members intact for nearly fifty years.
Best remembered for their 1970 smash “Vehicle”, the IDES (or their lead singer and songwriter Jim Peterik) have had hit records in each of the decades since that humble beginning. From the Brit-meets-Chicago Soul of their 1966 debut “You Wouldn’t Listen” to the rousing sports anthem “Finally Next Year” that cheered the Cubs throughout their red-hot 2003 season, the IDES have combined shimmering vocal harmonies with their trademark driving brass section to forge a sound that is timeless and unforgettable.
