Mariani

Mariani is described in contemporary reviews as a classic American power trio from Texas. Their only cited album, Perpetuum Mobile (1970), mixes hard rock, blues and psychedelic tendencies. The lineup named in reviews includes drummer Vince Mariani and bassist Jay Podolnick; the review highlights the young guitarist (named in the review as Eric Johnson) for his technical skill.

Eric Johnson is an American guitarist from Austin, Texas (born 1954) who later gained wider recognition as a solo artist; his 1990 album Ah Via Musicom includes the instrumental "Cliffs of Dover."

Mariani is presented in the reviews as a Texas power trio whose 1970 album Perpetuum Mobile blends hard rock, blues and psychedelia. The review praises the young guitarist's technical skill and places the record in a lineage from Stooges/MC5 to Blue Cheer. Overall the appraisal is enthusiastic and highlights the band's raw, southern-tinged sound.

For:Collectors and listeners of 1970s hard rock, psychedelic blues fans, followers of Eric Johnson's early career.