Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros was an American rock band established in 1967 through auditions conducted by Elektra Records, rather than organic formation by musicians. The band, while well respected in many circles, did not live up to the record label's expectations. It was also poorly received by fans, producing a slow selling debut album and two even less successful LPs before breaking up. One reviewer commented, "Despite the fact that the band could not live up to the expectations that were raised by Elektra Records' publicity machine, Rhinoceros' contributions to rock still deserve more credit than subsequent rock histories give it."

Albums
Tracks: 01. Satin Doll (Duke Ellington) - 0:50; 02. Monkee Man (Danny Weis, John Finley) - 4:07; 03. Find My Hand (Alan Gerber) - 3:36; 04. Top Of The Ladder (Danny Weis, John Finley) - 5:03; 05. Sugar Foot Rag - 0:47; 06. Don't Come Crying (John Finley) - 4:03; 07. Chicken (Danny Weis, Doug Hastings) - 3:25; 08. It's The Same Thing (Alan Gerber) - 3:22; 09. In A Little Room (John Finley) - 4:27; 10. Funk Butt (Michael Fonfara) - 3:20; 11. Back Door (Doug Hastings) - 3:39.
 * 1968: Rhinocerous
 * 1969: Satin Chickens (Double CD Reissue, 2003, with Better Times Are Coming, Collector's Choice)
 * 1970: Better Times Are Coming

Personnel: John Finley - vocals; Alan Gerber - vocals, piano; Doug Hastings - guitar; Danny Weis - guitar, piano; Michael Fonfara - organ, piano; Peter Hodgson - bass; Billy Mundi - drums + David Anderle - producer Tracks: 12. Better Times (Duke Edwards, Michael Fonfara, John Finley) - 2:43; 13. Old Age (Larry Leishman, Duke Edwards) - 3:00; 14. Sweet, Nice 'N' High (Larry Leishman, Duke Edwards) - 3:30; 15. Just Me (Guy Draper) - 2:10; 16. Happiness (Guy Draper) - 2:32; 17. Somewhere (Danny Weis, John Finley) - 3:38; 18. It's A Groovy World (Guy Draper) - 2:53; 19. Insanity (Guy Draper) - 2:20; 20. Lady Of Fortune (Duke Edwards, Larry Leishman) - 3:02; 21. Let's Party (Guy Draper) - 3:03; 22. Rain Child (Larry Leishman, Duke Edwards) - 5:26.
 * 1970: Better Times Are Coming (Double CD Reissue, 2003, with Satin Chickens, Collector's Choice)

Personnel: John Finley - lead vocals; Danny Weis - lead & rhythm guitar; Larry Leishman - rhythm & lead guitar; Michael Fonfara - organ; Peter Hodgson - bass; Eddie "Duke" Edwards - drums, vocals + Guy Draper - producer.

Singles

 * 1968: “You're My Girl" / "I Will Serenade You”
 * 1969: “Apricot Brandy" / "When You Say You're Sorry”
 * 1969: “I Need Love" / "Belbuekus”
 * 1969: “Back Door" / "In a Little Room”
 * 1970: “Old Age" / "Let's Party”
 * 1970: “Better Times" / "It's a Groovy World”