The Beckies

The Beckies are often seen as footnote in the career of songwriter Michael Brown, who led the Left Banke to lofty baroque pop heights in the mid-60s. Their brand of rough and tumble rock tinged with sophisticated melodies and intricate playing make them one of the more interesting bands to operate during the mid-70s power pop explosion and their only album, 1976's self-titled release, is an under-rated gem. The group was formed when Brown, who had just left his post-Left Banke group the Stories, decided to start a new band. He reached out to a vocalist he had worked with on a...