Rock Love is the sixth album by American rock band Steve Miller Band, consisting of a mix of material recorded live and in the studio.
The album was released in September 1971, and compiled by Capitol Records. All of Miller's previous backing band had left following the recording of the previous album, save bassist Bobby Winkelman. They were replaced by members of Winkelman's previous group, Frumious Bandersnatch, for this record. The new musicians were Ross Valory on bass, and Jack King on drums. Winkelman moved to rhythm guitar during all three live recordings on the album's first side, but is not credited on the album cover. Likewise, David Denny, who would rejoin the band in 1976, is on lead guitar on the first two - again, not credited.
The album consists of three blues-rock tracks recorded live, including lengthy jam-style "Love Shock" which lasts nearly 12 minutes and includes an extensive drum solo, and four studio tracks. The first song starts with the words Unlike Miller's previous five albums, this album was a commercial failure.
Track listing
Personnel Steve Miller – lead guitar, vocals Ross Valory – bass guitar Jack King – drums Bobby Winkelman – rhythm guitar (1–3, not credited) David Denny - lead guitar (1–2, not credited) Tracks 1–2 were recorded live in Dania, Florida. Track 3 was recorded live in Pasadena, California.
Charts Album - Billboard (United States) YearChartPosition1971The Billboard 20082
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