Elephants Memory

Elephants Memory was a New York City-based experimental rock band that emerged in the late 1960s, blending psychedelic grooves, jazz fusion, and politically charged lyrics. Known for their gritty, freewheeling sound, they became part of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s inner circle during the early 1970s, even serving as their backing band for the *Some Time in New York City* album and performances like the 1972 “One to One Benefit Concert” at Madison Square Garden. Their self-titled 1972 album *Elephant’s Memory* (with the apostrophe) captured their rebellious energy, featuring tracks like “Power Boogie” and “Liberation Special.”

While they never achieved mainstream fame, the band’s raw, socially conscious vibe made them cult favorites. Their music appeared in films like *Midnight Cowboy* (though their contributions to the official soundtrack are debated), and they continued releasing eclectic material into the mid-’70s, including the protest-driven *Take It to the Streets*. With a rotating lineup and a knack for blending humor with counterculture commentary, Elephants Memory remains a quirky footnote in NYC’s psychedelic rock history.

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