Iron Butterfly

The Profile

Iron Butterfly is an American psychedelic/acid rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1966. Best known for the 1968 blockbuster In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, their classic lineup featured Doug Ingle, Ron Bushy, Lee Dorman, and Erik Brann. Their Hammond-driven sound and sprawling drum breaks helped define late-’60s heavy psychedelia.

Formed in San Diego in 1966; classic lineup: Doug Ingle (vocals, organ), Ron Bushy (drums), Lee Dorman (bass), Erik Brann (guitar). In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968) features a 17-minute title track with an extended drum solo and is widely cited among best-selling albums. They were booked for Woodstock but did not perform due to transportation issues.

American psychedelic/acid rock band famed for the 1968 epic In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida and its 17-minute title track. Reviews here cover Heavy, Ball, Live, and multiple takes on their signature album, highlighting Hammond organ swirls, tribal drums, and lineup shifts. Publicly, they formed in San Diego in 1966 and missed Woodstock due to transport issues. Overall tone from reviewers is admiring, with emphasis on their heavier, organ-driven sound.