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Captain Beyond

Musical Group
Forfans of 70s hard/prog rock, deep purple and iron butterfly listeners, and cult-rock seekers.
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The Profile

American hard/prog rock group formed in Los Angeles in 1971 by Rod Evans (ex-Deep Purple), Larry “Rhino” Reinhardt and Lee Dorman (Iron Butterfly), and drummer Bobby Caldwell (from Johnny Winter’s band). Known for the cult albums Captain Beyond (1972), Sufficiently Breathless (1973), and Dawn Explosion (1977).

Formed: Los Angeles, 1971. Original lineup: Rod Evans (vocals), Larry “Rhino” Reinhardt (guitar), Lee Dorman (bass), Bobby Caldwell (drums). Studio albums: Captain Beyond (1972), Sufficiently Breathless (1973), Dawn Explosion (1977).

A passionate nod to Captain Beyond’s 1972 debut: a hard rock/prog blend with fluid, continuous songwriting and evocative riffs. The review praises the supergroup lineup (Rod Evans, Bobby Caldwell, Lee Dorman, Larry “Rhino” Reinhardt) and highlights their cult stature despite limited commercial success. Mentions standout cuts and the album’s artwork, plus a dedication to Duane Allman.

Notable Quotes

❝ The Captain Beyond are a genuine Californian prog-rock musical meteor formed way back in 1972
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