A pioneer of heavy metal, punk and stoner rock band "Blue Cheer" was formed in 1966. The original composition of the team in San Francisco included six people, but since its foundation in less than a few months, as he gained power trio format, whose members include Leigh Stephens (guitar), Dickie Peterson (bass, vocals) and Paul Whaley (drums). Signed a contract with "Philips Records", the band released LP "Vincebus Eruptum", chaotic masterpiece, mixed on primitive energy. The album brought the band its first and most famous hit, "Summertime Blues". This cover of Eddie Cochran got to the 14th line of "Billboard", and the album was ranked in the national chart 11th. position.