Loose Gravel

American rock 'n' roll / blues rock group formed by guitarist and vocalist Mike Wilhelm in San Francisco after the break up of The Charlatans. Other early members included Kenny Streight (bass), Gene Rymer aka Rol Gjano (drums), Rick Kunstler (rhythm guitar), Chris Wilson (lead vocals, third guitar). This group recorded the LP 4285568 (not released for 5 years and then as a Mike Wilhem solo record). Wilson left to join the Flamin' Groovies and Kunstler also departed to be replaced by Dennis Corso (rhythm guitar). Corso soon left and this was followed by the departure of Streight. Michael Deryckx (bass) joined the group in late '74 / early '75, with Wilhem now on lead vocal duties as well as guitar and Rymer still on drums. This trio recorded six tracks at Kelly Quan Studios which would all eventually be released. The group broke up at the end of 1976 when Wilhelm went on tour with the Flamin' Groovies.