The Electric Flag

The Profile

The Electric Flag was an American blues-rock/soul group formed in 1967 by Mike Bloomfield (with Barry Goldberg among founders). The band mixed blues, R&B, soul, country and psychedelic rock, performed at the Monterey Pop Festival and recorded the soundtrack for Roger Corman's film The Trip.

Formed in spring 1967 by Mike Bloomfield and Barry Goldberg with the intention of creating an "All American Music Band." Early line-up and contributors mentioned in reviews include Mike Bloomfield, Nick Gravenites, Barry Goldberg, Harvey Brooks and Buddy Miles. The group played Monterey Pop Festival and recorded The Trip soundtrack, which reviews note for early Moog usage and cinematic arrangements.

Two DeBaser reviews praise The Electric Flag's 1967–1968 work, highlighting the band's blend of American roots forms with psychedelic color. A Long Time Comin' is called a revelation; The Trip soundtrack is noted for early Moog use and cinematic fit. The band is presented as Mike Bloomfield's All-American experiment with notable members from the Chicago scene.