Kreed

Kreed is a group from the United States. It forms in 1970 at St James School in Faribault, Minnesota, where it begins as a garage band and rehearses in a dormitory basement before moving its practices to the school gymnasium. The group plays local gigs for nearby private schools, including St Mary’s School for Girls and Shattuck’s Military School.

History and recording

The band records its album Kreed! at Dial Communications in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It raises funds with help from a loyal fan following in order to make the recording. The group also records a version of “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”, listed on the album as “VIDA”.

Line-up

The members named in connection with the band and the album are Dave Cannon on lead vocals, Dean Sack on drums, Nigel Coff on guitar, John Didier on piano and organ, Reed Boyd on rhythm guitar, and Doug Parent on bass guitar. Michael P. Wilson manages the band, handling setup and logistics. Nigel Coff comes from England and arrives at St James because the school director is his guardian. Peter Knebel joins the staff as band director and moves rehearsals into the gymnasium.

Musical identity

Kreed is described as a garage band, with its sound shaped by rehearsals in the school gym and by its recording work in Minneapolis.