Charles Ford Band, The

Charles, Ford Band, The From Ukiah, California, the all-white Charles Ford Band played together for only one year, recording one album before their breakup in 1972. Three members were brothers: Robben (1951; guitar, vocals, sax), Patrick (1949; drums), and Mark (1953; harp, vocals). Their bassist was Stan Poplin (1952). The band was named to honor the brothers’ father, Charles Ford, an amateur country musician. Pat and Robben had played for harpist Charlie Musselwhite in the San Francisco…