Madura (rock band)

Madura was a 1970s rock/fusion band from Chicago, United States.

After the break up of Bangor Flying Circus (1969), Alan De Carlo and Hawk Wolinski formed Madura. Only one personal change was made: drummer Michael Tegza was replaced with one of the best renowned drummers in the world: Ross Salomone.

David "Hawk" Wolinski, previous Shadows of Knight member, Alan DeCarlo and Ross Salomone recorded two albums produced by the Chicago producer James William Guercio. Hawk Wolinski later became a member of Rufus and Chaka Khan, and a successful producer and songwriter. Alan DeCarlo and Ross Salomone both soon after left the music business.

Madura can be seen and heard live on a short concert scene in J.W. Guerico's movie Electra Glide in Blue (1973) playing a part of Free from the devil. This is also included on the album from the movie.

The band's name "Madura" was inspired by the Meenakshi temple in Madurai

External links

*Official Site
*Bangor Flying Circus / Madura (The Classic Rock Connection)