The Bard’s journey to success is a true study of serendipity meets innovation.
The Bards story begins in the small eastern Washington town of Moses Lake… where they created an immensely different and popular sound by setting classic and contemporary poetry to rock music.
Their standout hit, “Never Too Much Love,” not only achieved regional stardom in the Pacific Northwest but also demonstrated their willingness to push musical boundaries. Drawing inspiration from the British Invasion, The Bards fused elements of rock, pop, and psychedelia, creating a sonic landscape that was distinctly their own
The Bard name means an ancient order of lyric, minstrel poets. They quickly became a standout group among the popular Northwest groups of the 60’s.
The rewards of their innovative style came when the Bards ventured to Hollywood, packing their “garage” tapes. Legendary pop producer Curt Boettcher, amused by their lack of “Hollywood chic” introduced himself in an elevator and invited them to pitch their music.
Boettcher’s production partner at that time was Keith Olsen, who later achieved worldwide acclaim producing artists who’ve sold over 100 million records.
This serendipitous meeting resulted in “The Moses Lake Recordings”…a unique mix of distinctive songs…including a 20-minute “Rock Opera,” based on a poem called The Creation.
The Bards undeniably left an indelible mark on Seattle’s 1960s music scene, serving as a beacon of innovation and creativity that continues to inspire music enthusiasts and collectors of the era’s iconic sounds
