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Love were one of the most
extraordinary bands to emerge from Los Angeles during one of the most
remarkable periods in music, the dawn of the rock era in the mid ‘60s. They
were formed and led by the colourful and charismatic Arthur Lee, who also wrote
the majority of their songs, along with a few contributions by the guitarist Bryan
MacLean.
Love made only three albums
in their original incarnation and were revered by many of their fellow LA
musicians, including their label mates The Doors. Love have also influenced
many 1960s-inspired Top 40 UK acts, including The Stone Roses, The Bluetones,
Shack, The Stands, Primal Scream, and Ricky. Their 1967 album Forever
Changes often appears on lists of the best rock albums of all time.
Today, the band’s critical
reputation exceeds the limited success they experienced during their time, partially
due to the fact that they refused to tour until they were past their peak.
Arthur Lee received a Living Legend Award at the 2004 NME Awards after touring
the album Forever Changes with a new Love line-up.
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