Since their formation in 1981 in Los Angeles, Rain Parade were seen as one of
the forefathers of the Paisley Underground scene - a small movement of
psychedelic groups inspired by the hazy psych-pop of the 1960s.
They initially began as The Sidewalks by guitarists David Roeback and Matt
Piucci when the duo moved from Minnesota to California; then were joined by
Steven Roeback, Will Glenn and Eddie Kalwa to form Rain Parade. Along with
fellow bands The Long Ryders and The Dream Syndicate, the band gigged
relentlessly and found their popularity growing rapidly, leading to the re...