CHERISHED!
The vocals. The harmonies. The songs. All of these things enter the equation when discussing The Association. Formed in Los Angeles in 1965, the band elevated group dynamics with all six, and sometimes seven members, all taking turns leading the band, while retaining their rich harmony vocals. With five Top 10 singles, seven Grammy nominations and millions of records sold, the band remains one of the most diverse and cherished sunshine pop bands of the 1960s.
After many years under the leadership of Russ Giguere and Larry Ramos (who passed away in 2014), the band is now led onstage by two other original members, Jules Alexander and Jim Yester, with Giguere now managing the group. Alexander and Yester have not only returned the band to its group dynamics, but also now plan their first new album since 1972, a welcome return at a time when the world could use more sunshine. Alexander, Yester and Giguere called in to talk to Goldmine.
GOLDMINE: Let’s start with the big news. You’re planning on a new Association album.
We got the word to go ahead a month and a half ago, so we started grabbing material, and conceiving what we want to do on it. The concept is to do
