Manny Freiser: Tracks in the Sands of Time A Life in Garage Rock and Roll

What was it like to be at the heart of the mid-sixties garage rock scene writing classics, touring, and chasing stardom?Manny Freiser author of Tracks In The Sands of Time, Volume I, and co-writer of garage rock classics Let's Talk About Girls and Cry a Little Longer joins us for a nostalgic, outrageous, and unforgettable conversation about life in rock and roll.Manny Freiser was the driving force behind The Grodes, a band that rocked Tucson, Arizona from 1965 to 1968. Together with co-lead singer Patti McCarron, Manny left Tucson to search for stardom in Los Angeles—and Tracks In The Sands of Time, Volume I captures all the adventures up to that pivotal moment. Volume II, coming soon, continues the story in the big city.In this episode, Manny Freiser shares how he got into songwriting, how The Grodes came to be, and what led to their breakup. He also opens up about his relationship with the band, how Patti McCarron joined, the recording process in the mid-sixties, and what the rock band scene was really like back then. From funny anecdotes to outrageous tales, Manny's stories are as entertaining as they are authentic.If you love rock and roll history, garage rock, or just great stories about music, life, and chasing dreams, this conversation with Manny Freiser will take you back in time.In this episode, we explore:· How Manny got into songwriting· How The Grodes came to be—and how they broke up· Manny's relationship with the band and co-lead singer Patti McCarron· How Patti McCarron joined The Grodes· The recording process in the mid-sixties· The garage rock and underground rock scene of the era· The anatomy of a rock and roller band· The decision to leave Tucson for Los Angeles· Manny's adventures, relationships, and stories from the road