Poco
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Los Angeles, California, United States (1968)
- Active: 1968 - 2021
Biography
Poco were a Los Angeles country rock band founded in 1968 by Richie Furay, Jim Messina and steel guitarist Rusty Young after the breakup of *Buffalo Springfield*. Young's pedal steel, Dobro and mandolin work gave their harmony rich folk rock a sound distinct from the *Eagles* model that followed. With Timothy B. Schmit and later Paul Cotton aboard, records like 'Crazy Eyes' and 'Rose of Cimarron' balanced pastoral songwriting with a firmer rock drive. Young remained the sole constant member until his death in 2021 ended the band.
Genres
Poco Discography
- Pickin' Up the Pieces (1969) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- Poco (1970) - Album - rated 3.3/5
- From the Inside (1971) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- A Good Feelin' to Know (1972) - Album - rated 3.35/5
- Crazy Eyes (1973) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Cantamos (1974) - Album - rated 3.18/5
- Seven (1974) - Album - rated 3.02/5
- Head Over Heels (1975) - Album - rated 3.15/5
- Rose of Cimarron (1976) - Album - rated 3.23/5
- Indian Summer (1977) - Album - rated 2.88/5
- Legend (1978) - Album - rated 2.87/5
- Under the Gun (1980) - Album - rated 2.69/5
- Ghost Town (1982) - Album - rated 2.57/5
- Inamorata (1984) - Album - rated 2.29/5
- The Ultimate Collection (1998) - Compilation
- The Very Best of Poco (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.42/5
Members
- Rusty Young - pedal steel guitar, dobro, banjo, mandolin, vocals (1968 - 2021)
- Richie Furay - rhythm guitar, vocals (1968 - 1973)
- Jim Messina - lead guitar, vocals (1968 - 1970)
- Randy Meisner - bass, vocals (1968 - 1969)
- George Grantham - drums, vocals (1968 - 2004)
- Timothy B. Schmit - bass, harmonica, vocals (1969 - 1977)
- Paul Cotton - lead guitar, vocals (1970 - 2010)
- Charlie Harrison - bass, backing vocals (1978 - 1984)
- Steve Chapman - drums, percussion (1978 - 1987)
- Kim Bullard - keyboards, backing vocals (1978 - 1983)
- Jack Sundrud - bass, guitar, vocals (1985 - 2021)